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Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Crispy Rice

This dish features tender chicken coated in a sticky glaze of soy sauce and honey, which caramelizes during cooking to create a glossy, flavorful crust. The chicken is cooked until caramelized, then served over crispy, toasted rice that adds a crunchy texture to each bite. The final appearance is a charred, caramelized exterior with tender, juicy meat and a crispy bed of rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skinless or skin-on based on preference
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying rice
  • additional water for cooking rice

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Silicone Spatula

Method
 

  1. Measure and rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Cook the rice in a pot with water according to package instructions, then spread it on a baking sheet to cool and dry slightly.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes without moving until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for another 7-8 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic until combined.
  5. Once the chicken is nearly cooked, pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the meat and letting it bubble and thicken until sticky and glossy.
  6. While the chicken cooks, heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the cooked rice in a thin layer and press down slightly.
  7. Cook the rice until the bottom is golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Then, flip and fry the other side for another 5 minutes until evenly crisp.
  8. Remove the crispy rice from the pan and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil. Slice the glazed chicken and arrange on top of the crispy rice.
  9. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the chicken and rice to finish. Serve immediately, allowing the sticky glaze and crispy rice to shine.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds. Adjust sweetness or saltiness of the glaze to taste.