Description
This one-pan wonder is smoky, spicy, sweet, and seriously satisfying. Chipotle-marinated chicken bakes to perfection over buttery basmati rice and tender zucchini, then gets drizzled in a spicy hot honey that’ll knock your socks off. Perfect for a weeknight dinner with flair! #ChipotleHoneyChicken #OnePanMeal #EasyChickenDinner #HotHoney #WeeknightWonder
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 chicken thighs or breasts (skin on or off)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 3/4 cups dry basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cups sliced or chopped zucchini
- 3 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, parmesan, chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic, and lemon zest. Add chicken and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in dry basmati rice and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly toasted. Add zucchini and stir to combine.
- Place the seared chicken on top of the rice mixture. Pour in 3 1/2 cups of water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid or foil.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make the hot honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, and sea salt. Stir until warmed and well blended.
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken and rice just before serving for a spicy-sweet finish.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne in the hot honey to your preferred heat level.
- Swap zucchini for other quick-cooking veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms if desired.
- Use boneless chicken for faster cook time or bone-in for juicier results.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep—store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat with a splash of broth to keep the rice fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece chicken + rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg