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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Sesame Rice

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Sesame Rice

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 40 mins

Sticky honey-glazed chicken thighs cooked in a rich garlic soy sauce, served over fluffy sesame rice for a comforting, flavour-packed meal.



 

Ingredients

For the Honey Garlic Chicken

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Sesame Rice

  • 250 g basmati or jasmine rice
  • 500 ml water
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Pinch of salt

To Garnish

  • Spring onions, sliced
  • Extra sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Prepare the Rice

Cook the Rice

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  1. Step 2

    Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.

  2. Step 3

    Add rice, water, and salt to a saucepan.

  3. Step 4

    Bring to the boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender.

  4. Step 5

    Remove from heat and rest covered for 5 minutes.

Finish the Rice

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  1. Step 6

    Fluff with a fork.

  2. Step 7

    Stir through sesame oil and sesame seeds.

  3. Step 8

    Cook the Chicken

Make the Sauce

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  1. Step 9

    In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Sear the Chicken

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  1. Step 10

    Season chicken thighs lightly with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 11

    Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a little oil.

  3. Step 12

    Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Glaze the Chicken

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  1. Step 13

    Reduce heat to medium.

  2. Step 14

    Pour the sauce into the pan and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

  3. Step 15

    Stir in the cornflour slurry and cook until thick and glossy, coating the chicken evenly.

Serve

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  1. Step 16

    Spoon chicken over sesame rice.

  2. Step 17

    Garnish with spring onions and extra sesame seeds.

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