
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Rice and Salsa
This honey garlic chicken dish brings together sweet, savory, and tropical flavors in one satisfying plate. Juicy glazed chicken paired with creamy coconut rice and fresh pineapple corn salsa makes this a balanced, vibrant meal perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the Coconut Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Add rice, coconut milk, water, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let steam for 5 minutes, then fluff.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Glaze the Chicken: Reduce heat to medium, pour sauce into the pan, and simmer 2–3 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken until thickened and glossy.
- Make the Salsa: In a bowl, combine pineapple, corn, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently.
- Assemble the Plate: Add coconut rice to the plate, top with honey garlic chicken, and spoon over pineapple corn salsa. Add avocado and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
- Store salsa separately to keep it fresh and crisp
- Reheat chicken gently to avoid drying out
- Use chicken breast for a leaner option
- Add extra veggies like spinach or cabbage for more volume
- Keep rice slightly undercooked for better reheating texture

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