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Honey-Soy Thighs with Rice

  • Prep Time: 10 Min
  • Cook Time: 25-30 Min
  • Serves: 4
Sticky-salty-sweet thighs with tender rice—weeknight comfort with big payoff.

Ingredients:

  • 1½ lbs One Fine Chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (about 1 cup dry)
  • Optional: sliced scallions, sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add thighs and cook 5–6 minutes per side until browned.
4. Pour sauce into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 3–5 minutes.
5. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
6. Serve over rice. Top with scallions or sesame seeds if using.

Food Safety Reminder: Chicken is fully cooked when the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Always use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness before serving.

  • Dinner
  • Stove Top
  • Asian

Ingredients:

  • 1½ lbs One Fine Chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (about 1 cup dry)
  • Optional: sliced scallions, sesame seeds