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5) One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2–2.5 lb)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp chopped fresh
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season thighs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown thighs skin-side down 5–7 minutes until golden; flip and cook 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat, add garlic and thyme; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar and chicken broth.
  4. Add rinsed rice, stir once, nestle thighs back on top skin-side up.
  5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to a 375°F oven for 25–30 minutes until rice is tender and thighs reach 165°F.
  6. Rest 5 minutes, garnish, and serve.