Sweet Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Steamed Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory soy sauce mixture, paired perfectly with fluffy steamed rice for a simple family-friendly meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, low sodium soy sauce, honey 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 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 sliced, for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp, for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger until well combined.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. Step 3: Pour the soy-honey mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens to a glaze.
4. Step 4: While the chicken cooks, rinse 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 3 cups water and bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the rice for 15 minutes until tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve the glazed chicken thighs over the steamed rice. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds for a fresh finish.