Honey Glazed Brothy Rice
35 Minutes
Asian/Asian Fusion
Serves: 3-4
A comforting bowl built on warm, brothy cilantro lime rice, topped with honey-glazed chicken and sesame-seared bok choy. Finished with fresh herbs, lime, and a touch of heat, this layered dish balances sweet, savory, and soothing flavors in every spoonful—perfect for an easy, nourishing meal.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1½–2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp salt
- Neutral oil, for cooking
For the Brothy Base:
- 1–1½ cups bone broth, vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced green onion
- Vegetable scraps (optional: onion ends, scallion greens, herb stems, mushroom trimmings)
Rice- 1 pouch Royal Cilantro Lime Rice
For the Sesame Bok Choy:
- 1 bundle baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
- Lime wedges
- Chili crisp oil
Preparation
- Make the Broth: In a small saucepan, combine broth, white wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, green onion, and vegetable scraps (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. Strain out scraps if desired and keep warm.
- Cook the Bok Choy: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease with oil. Add bok choy cut-side down, drizzle with sesame oil, and sprinkle with salt. Sear for about 3 minutes per side, until lightly charred and tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, honey, hoisin, sesame oil, and salt until evenly coated. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until deeply caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest briefly before slicing.
- Heat the Rice: Prepare the cilantro lime rice according to package directions.
- Assemble the Bowls: Scoop warm rice into bowls. Layer with sliced honey-soy chicken and sesame bok choy. Ladle hot infused broth generously over everything. Finish with fresh cilantro, green onion, a squeeze of lime, and a drizzle of chili crisp oil.
