Description
Tender honey-glazed chicken atop fluffy brown rice with smoky BBQ flavors. A comforting, customizable bowl perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken thighs
1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce (alcohol-free)
½ cup honey
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup roasted red bell peppers (optional)
½ cup chopped cilantro or葱, for garnish
Instructions
Rinse and drain rice, then cook according to package instructions in salted water
While rice cooks, mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl
Pat chicken dry and add to sauce; marinate 10 minutes
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through
Simmer sauce 2-3 minutes into a thick glaze
Toss chicken with sauce and assemble in bowls with rice, peppers, and cilantro
Notes
Substitute tofu for vegetarian option
Use frozen pre-cooked rice for 2X faster cooking
Double sauce for extra glaze
Store chicken and rice separately in meal prep containers
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying/Simmering
- Cuisine: American Fusion