Honey-Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake
Honey-Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake brings tender chicken and fluffy long-grain rice together in a glossy sweet-and-salty soy-honey sauce with a hint of garlic and chili warmth. The fresh pop of green onion brightens each bite, making it a comforting, aromatic choice for cozy weeknights or casual family dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 3
Add the white and pale green parts of the green onions (about 2/3 cup) and the garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the rice and chili powder to the skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute to coat the rice in oil.
- 5
Add the broth, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir to dissolve the honey. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Garnish with some of the green parts of the green onion.
- Calories 555.95 kcal High 28%
- Protein 37.15 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 66.45 g 24%
- Total Fat 17.12 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.38 mg High 50%
- Sodium 1366.36 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 1.59 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 22.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 115.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Powder, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 555.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Powder, Green Onion, Honey. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 555.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Honey-Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake healthy?
- Honey-Garlic Chicken and Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 555.95 calories and 37.15 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1366.36 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.06 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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