A complete meal that combines tender chicken with savory rice, enveloped in a sticky garlic soy sauce that will have your family coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 ½ cups Long-grain white rice
3 cups Chicken broth
½ cup Soy sauce
¼ cup Honey
4 Garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Ground ginger
½ teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (for garnish)
¼ cup Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures your chicken and rice will cook evenly and turn out perfectly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth. This mixture will become the flavorful marinade for your chicken.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, making sure they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more intense flavor.
In a large baking dish, spread the rice evenly across the bottom. Pour the chicken broth over the rice. This will help the rice cook perfectly while absorbing the flavors from the chicken and marinade.
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on top of the rice. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the chicken.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
Once done, let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish.
