Honey-Glazed Chicken with Toasted Sesame and Scallion Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet honey sauce, served atop fragrant toasted sesame rice with fresh scallions for a comforting Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, add the rinsed rice and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the honey glaze over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes, turning chicken to coat evenly with the glaze.
5. Step 5: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for fragrance and texture.
6. Step 6: Serve the glazed chicken thighs atop the scallion sesame rice, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the dish.