One Skillet Garlic Chicken with Rice

Made in One Skillet, Garlic Chicken with Rice is the ultimate in easy dinners! With vibrant flavors and juicy chicken, this dish is a guaranteed family favorite.

Best of all, you only need one skillet to prepare this chicken dish, which yields a complete and healthy meal, ready to serve! With delicious flavors, your loved ones will adore this quick and simple dish that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

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• 💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🥫 Storage and Reheating
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More One Skillet Recipes You'll Love
• One Pot Chicken and Rice
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• 💬 Reviews and Comments

💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe

It doesn't get much easier (or tastier) than this one skillet chicken and rice! Prep is fast and cleanup is a breeze since everything can be made in one pot.

Don't let the simplicity fool you; this dish is loaded with flavor. Satisfying and filling, the whole family will love this tasty chicken dinner, and you'll love having less dishes to wash!

Just like this Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice, this is a classic combination of protein and grain that will be a hit every time you serve it! And for another easy one pot meal, try my budget-friendly One Pot Rice and Beans.

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• soy sauce - provides a nice umami flavor that compliments the chicken.
• onion powder - adds a distinct and sharp onion flavor.
• minced garlic - mingles well with the other flavors of this dish.
• chili garlic sauce - helps emphasize the tasty garlic as well as add some heat.
• honey - balances out the savory flavors with some natural sweetness.
• rice vinegar - for a bit of acidity.
• olive oil - ensures the chicken is browned on the outside for optimal flavor before cooking all the way through.
• chicken breast - a classic cut of chicken that works perfectly for this one pot recipe.
• salt and pepper
• chicken broth - keeps the chicken moist and tender and acts as the cooking liquid for the rice.
• white rice - great for absorbing all of the flavors and cooking up quickly.
• green onions - a delicious garnish that adds a pop of fresh flavor and contrasting color.

🔪 Instructions

1. Combine soy sauce, onion powder, minced garlic, garlic chili sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
2. Sear the chicken in olive oil, about 20 seconds on each side, then remove and set aside.
3. Add chicken broth, rice, and soy sauce mixture to the pot and stir to combine.
4. Place the chicken over top of the rest of the ingredients.

5. Cover and cook for 18 minutes over medium heat.
6. Garnish with green onions and serve!

❔ FAQs

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• Be sure to use a pot or skillet that's at least 2 inches deep and has a lid that will fit well. You want to trap moisture inside to keep the chicken from drying out.
• If you're pressed for time, skip searing the chicken. Be aware that the chicken may end up a bit drier, as you won't have the seared layer to trap moisture.
• Taste your soy sauce mixture before adding to the broth to ensure you're happy with the flavors.

📌 You'll love this easy and super flavorful one skillet chicken and rice! With bold ingredients like chili garlic sauce, this dish is a mouthwateringly easy recipe to make for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• Water can be used instead of broth, though the result will be a slightly less flavorful dish.
• Instead of soy sauce, use coconut aminos.
• Olive oil can be substituted for canola or avocado oil.
• Feel free to edit the proportions of spices and flavorings to your preference.
• Much of the flavor of this dish comes from the chili garlic sauce, so I don't recommend leaving it out. If you want a substitution, use something like sriracha.

🥫 Storage and Reheating

Keep your leftover garlic chicken with rice in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 3 or 4 days. Leftovers can also be frozen for a few months at a time.

To reheat, portion out your chicken and rice onto microwave-safe plates or bowls and microwave until heated through. From frozen, I recommend letting your chicken thaw in the fridge before heating.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

While your garlic chicken with rice is cooking away on the stovetop, break out your air fryer to prepare a quick and healthy veggie like Air Fryer Broccoli, Air Fryer Roasted Carrots, or these yummy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes. You could also serve alongside these Oven Fried Crispy Green Beans!

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