One Pan & Done - Honey Garlic Chicken & Rice

Sweet, savoury and packed with flavour, this Honey Garlic Chicken & Rice is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Juicy, golden chicken thighs are nestled into fluffy jasmine rice that's cooked in a sticky honey garlic sauce, so every bite is infused with rich, comforting flavour. Best of all, it's all made in one pan, meaning less washing up and more time enjoying dinner

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Ready in: 40 minutes

Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp roast chicken seasoning

• 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning

• 1 medium white onion, finely diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ cups jasmine rice

• 1/3 cup honey

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 2¾ cups water

• 3 green onions, cut into 3cm lengths

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Chopped green onions, to serve

• Toasted sesame seeds, to serve

Method

Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep frying pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, roast chicken seasoning and all-purpose seasoning. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until deeply golden. Transfer to a plate

Step 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and garlic until well combined

Step 3. Return the pan to medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelised. Stir in the jasmine rice and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the grains to lightly toast

Step 4. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the pan and stir to coat the rice. Add the water, green onions and red pepper flakes, if using, and bring to the boil

Step 5. Return the chicken and any resting juices to the pan, nestling the pieces into the rice. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed

Step 6. Remove the pan from the heat and leave to stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving

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