Recipe: Appetizing Honey Soy Chicken and Rice Bake

Honey Soy Chicken and Rice Bake. This time we're using honey and soy sauce as a savory marinade for chicken thighs, with a little sesame oil and rice vinegar to round out the flavors. The chicken starts off with a quick sizzle on the stovetop — super quick, because that delicious honey in the marinade will caramelize fast. Add the chicken broth, season it with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

Lightly salt and pepper the chicken strips. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to combine. You can cook Honey Soy Chicken and Rice Bake using 13 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Honey Soy Chicken and Rice Bake

1. It's 5-6 of Bone-in Chicken Thighs (I used boneless).
2. You need 1/3 Cup of Honey.
3. It's 1/3 Cup of Soy Sauce (Can substitute with reduced sodium soy sauce.
4. It's 1 Tablespoon of Rice wine vinegar.
5. You need 1 Tablespoon of Toasted Sesame Oil (Optional).
6. It's 1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Oil.
7. You need 1/2 Cup of Green Onions, sliced (about 4-5 green onions.
8. It's 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Minced Ginger (about 4-5 cloves).
9. You need 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Minced Garlic.
10. You need 1 1/2 Cups of Rice (uncooked).
11. It's 2 Cups of Chicken Stock (Can substitute water).
12. It's to taste of Kosher Salt.
13. It's to taste of Ground Black Pepper.

Tender and juicy Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs are quick to throw together with only a few ingredients. Boneless and skinless baked chicken thighs are easy to make in one pan. The perfect weeknight or weekend recipe! These healthy baked honey soy chicken breasts are delicious enough to be the star of your dinner and versatile enough to be a meal prep staple for lunch.

Honey Soy Chicken and Rice Bake step by step

1. In a large bowl or resealable zip-top bag, add the chicken, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Squeeze out the excess air from the bag and tightly seal it; gently massage the bag to coat the chicken in the marinade. Place the bag in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for 2 hours.
2. Remove the chicken from the bag and discard any remaining marinade. Add the vegetable oil to a large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Carefully add the chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook until the thighs are nicely caramelized, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken, transfer it to a plate, and set aside..
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C..
4. To the pot, add the green onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1-3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to combine. Add the chicken broth, season it with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Stir well and return the chicken thighs to the pot, skin side up..
5. Cover the pot with a lid, place it in the oven, and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice and chicken are both fully cooked. Fluff rice and serve warm. Garnish with green onions, if desired..
6. Tip: While searing the chicken, check often to ensure that they are not burning. The honey in the marinade will cause the chicken to brown quickly..

Cut them up and serve in a salad, on a wrap, or in a grain bowl for lunch. Or serve with rice and steamed broccoli for dinner! This is my premium recipe for Honey Soy chicken, a step up from this quick Honey Garlic Chicken and easy Baked Honey Soy Chicken, neither of which call for marinating. One mixture is used as a marinade, for basting, and also to make a fabulous glossy sauce to drizzle over the chicken and everything on your plate. One of my favorite dishes to make for my family is various kinds of baked chicken: ginger garlic baked chicken, baked Hoisin chicken, honey lemongrass baked chicken, and this amazing, moist, and super delicious baked honey soy chicken.