Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken with Fluffy Rice

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs(paid link)
• ½ cup hot honey(paid link)
• ¼ cup soy sauce(paid link)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar(paid link)
• 1 tsp garlic powder(paid link)
• ½ tsp onion powder(paid link)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil(paid link)
• 2 cup jasmine rice(paid link)
• 4 cup water(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the hot honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the glaze.

3. 3

   Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.

   4 min

4. 4

   Pour the prepared glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze has thickened.

   8 min

5. 5

   While the chicken is simmering, combine jasmine rice, water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

   15 min

6. 6

   Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.

7. 7

   Serve the hot honey glazed chicken over the fluffy jasmine rice.

8. 8

   Drizzle any extra glaze from the pan over the chicken and rice.

9. 9

   Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

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