One Pot Honey Garlic Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Golden chicken and jasmine rice simmered in garlic, honey, and soy for an irresistible one-pan meal.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Poultry
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6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
→ Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon fried rice seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Dairy
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4 tablespoons salted butter
→ Rice
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1 cup long grain jasmine rice
→ Liquids
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1.75 cups water
→ Broth Base
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1 tablespoon roasted chicken bouillon base
→ Sauce
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80 millilitres honey
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Vegetables
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0.25 red onion, diced
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3 stalks green onions, cut into thirds
→ Garnishes
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Chopped green onions
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Toasted sesame seeds
# How to Prepare:
01 -
Pat chicken thighs dry and season with fried rice seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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In a large oven-safe pan over medium to medium-high heat, melt butter. Sear chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove and reserve on a plate.
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In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
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In the same pan, add diced red onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and golden. Add green onions and sauté 3 minutes more.
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Add jasmine rice to the pan and stir constantly for 5 minutes to toast and coat the grains.
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Stir in roasted chicken bouillon base until fully absorbed into the rice.
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Pour in water and the honey garlic sauce. Bring to the boil, then nestle seared chicken thighs and their juices into the rice mixture.
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Cover the pan and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
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Remove from the oven and let rest uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For best results, use a heavy pan suitable for oven use and allow the dish to rest before serving to ensure maximum flavour absorption.