One Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice
Back in 2023 I was the queen of the One Pot Chicken and Rice. I went super viral with my Winner Winner One Pot Chicken Dinner, My Chicken Paprika, and my Cilantro Lime One Pot Meal. It’s come to my attention that I haven’t designed one of my signature One Pot’s that everyone loves. So I took a new flavor profile and trust me when I tell you this recipe was worth the weight. I’m calling it One Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice.
Most of the ingredients you’ll find right in your pantry but the flavor you’re going to get for your family is absolutely incredible and there isn’t a restaurant in town that can mimic this One Pot easy meal. I use my new Hex Clad stove top to oven safe pan with high sides to make this recipe. I used to use a different pan but I finally graduated to this one and ever since I did I’m never looking back. You can use this pan to make 90% of the recipes, mine or yours. Check it out here! Are you ready for the best Honey Garlic One Pot? Let’s go!
This fried rice seasoning is SO delicious, I have it linked here if you’re interested in getting it!
Let me know what you think of the scent of the sautéed onions. My friend it smells absolutely delicious!
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Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
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Cut large breasts in half for even cooking. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side, then bake covered for 20–25 minutes at 400°F. Add a bit more butter or oil if needed, since breasts are leaner.
Yes, it reheats well—just add a splash of water when warming.
One Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
- Season with 1 tbsp fried rice seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- In a large stove-to-oven pan with high sides, melt 4 tbsp (½ stick) salted butter over medium to medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- ⅓ cup honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp minced garlic, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, Salt & pepper to taste, Whisk together!
- In the same pan (do not wipe it out), add ¼ cup diced red onion.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion softens and starts to brown. Add 3 green onion stalks, cut into thirds, and sauté an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup jasmine rice and sauté continuously for 5 minutes, coating it in the butter and aromatics.
- Stir in 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base until fully mixed into the rice.
- Pour in 1 ¾ cups water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, nestle the seared chicken (and any juices from the plate) into the rice.
- Cover the pan with a lid and transfer to a 400°F oven, Bake, covered, for 35–40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest 3–5 minutes with the lid off.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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I read the entire recipe for honey garlic chicken I read it several times. I did not see where it says to put the honey soy mix in. It also doesn’t say to use it as a dipping sauce!!!
This is in the oven right now so can’t comment on it just yet but I don’t see in your instructions when the soya sauce mix goes in?
I tried this recipe with high hopes. I printed the recipe and followed the recipe. Then came the bowl instructions. I put everything in the bowl. This is where the written recipe became unclear. It never said when to add the ingredients of the bowl. You might consider revising the written instructions to include when to add contents of the bowl.
I have made so many of your recipes they have all been amazing! This one is too! My entire family loved it. Will definitely be making again. Thank you!
Jessica
Phoenix, Arizona
It’s in the oven now. I’m already giving it 5 stars because it smells fabulous and I love all the ingredients! Except jarlic. I don’t like it. So took an extra 15 seconds to mince up a couple fresh cloves. Maybe add to cooking instructions when you add the sauce. I had watched the video so I knew when to add it.
My husband is gonna love this!