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One pan honey garlic chicken and rice in a skillet topped with green onions
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One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice

A quick and flavorful one-pan dinner made with tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a sweet savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Keyword: 30 minute chicken dinner, chicken rice skillet, honey garlic chicken, honey garlic chicken and rice,, one pan chicken and rice, one pan chicken dinner, quick chicken and rice, weeknight chicken recipe
Calories: 420kcal
Author: The Family Meal Plan Team
Cost: 9.31

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Sauté Pan with Lid
  • Set Measuring Cups
  • Set Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef’s Knife
  • 1 Wooden Spoon Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs
  • 1 cup Long Grain White Rice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 stalks Green Onions
  • 1 tbsp Butter (optional) unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
    1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    1 tbsp Olive Oil
    Chicken thighs searing in a skillet for honey garlic chicken and rice
  • Sear chicken thighs for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, cook minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
    4 cloves Garlic
  • Stir in honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
    1/4 cup Honey, 3 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 cups Chicken Broth
    Adding rice to honey garlic sauce in skillet for chicken and rice recipe
  • Add the uncooked rice and stir to distribute evenly in the liquid.
    1 cup Long Grain White Rice
  • Return chicken to the pan, placing it on top of the rice.
    1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs, 1 cup Long Grain White Rice
  • Cover and simmer on low for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
    1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs
  • Stir in butter if desired and garnish with green onions before serving.
    1 tbsp Butter (optional), 2 stalks Green Onions
    Finished one pan honey garlic chicken and rice in skillet garnished with green onions

Notes

  • Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs but may cook slightly faster.
  • Brown rice can be substituted but requires longer cooking time and additional liquid.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.