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Delicious one-pan meal featuring chicken thighs, rice, and garlic in a honey sauce.

One-Pan Honey Butter Garlic Chicken & Rice

A flavorful one-pan dish combining tender chicken thighs with fragrant garlic, sweet honey, and savory rice for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste salt salt
  • to taste black pepper black pepper
  • 3 slices lemon (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
  • In the same pan, cook garlic and butter until fragrant. Add honey and soy sauce, then stir.
  • Add rice, coat with sauce, pour in chicken broth, then nestle chicken back in. Cover and simmer 18–22 minutes.
  • Uncover, fluff rice, sprinkle with parsley, garnish with lemon slices, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Keyword chicken, garlic, Rice