Description
Indulge in the flavors of Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Rice, a delightful one-pan meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to satisfy the entire family. This recipe features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce, served atop perfectly fluffy jasmine rice. It’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining sweet and savory notes that appeal to both kids and adults alike. With minimal cleanup required, you can whip up this comforting dish in just 35 minutes, leaving everyone at your table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine with 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for another 5 minutes.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter, minced garlic, and ground ginger; sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar; simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with sauce; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over fluffed rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg