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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs and Rice

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cooked with long-grain white rice in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, place the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 cloves minced garlic to the pan. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  6. Add 1 cup long-grain white rice to the skillet. Stir to coat the rice in the garlicky oil and toast lightly for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour in 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce. Stir gently to combine and dissolve any browned bits.
  8. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, placing them skin-side up on top of the rice. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter if using.
  9. Cover the pan with a lid or foil and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F / 74°C).
  10. Remove from oven and let rest uncovered for 5 minutes.
  11. Finish by sprinkling sliced green onions on top. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking for crispy skin. Toast rice before adding broth to prevent mushiness. If rice is still crunchy after baking, add more broth and steam on stovetop for 5 minutes. Use tamari for gluten-free and omit butter or use plant-based alternative for dairy-free. Add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas in last 10 minutes for variation.

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