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One-Pan Honey Butter Garlic Chicken & Rice

A comforting and easy one-skillet meal featuring chicken, rice, and a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked) use long-grain for fluffier rice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced fresh garlic gives it that extra flavor boost
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter use unsalted for better salt control
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • 3 slices lemon optional, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
  2. Stir as the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in the honey and soy sauce until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glaze.
  4. Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat it with the sauce.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  6. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pan, cover, and reduce heat to low, simmering for 18–22 minutes.
  7. Uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, and sprinkle chopped parsley over the top. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

You can use pre-minced garlic if short on time; just add it after the butter melts. If rice is undercooked, add 1/4 cup hot broth and cook covered for another 5 minutes. For a twist, add rice vinegar or red pepper flakes.