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One-Pan Honey Butter Garlic Chicken & Rice

One-Pan Honey Butter Garlic Chicken & Rice

One-Pan Honey Butter Garlic Chicken & Rice is a cozy weeknight meal that combines juicy chicken thighs with a sweet and savory honey butter glaze, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts for a leaner version
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use vegetable or canola oil as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is best
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup is a tasty substitute
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine works in a pinch
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Swap for brown rice if necessary
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a non-meat alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can elevate it further
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used but will lose smoky essence
For Additional Color and Nutrition
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Feel free to use any vegetable you like
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnishing

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden-brown.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in honey and unsalted butter into the skillet with the garlic until melted and combined.
  5. Add long-grain white rice, chicken broth, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Gently nestle chicken thighs back into the skillet on top of the rice mixture. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. If adding frozen peas, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use long-grain white rice; if using brown rice, increase broth to 2½ cups and cook longer.

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