Honey Garlic Roasted Chicken with Steamed Rice & Fresh Garden Salad

There’s something magical about honey garlic chicken that makes everyone at the table happy. The sweet and savory glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating crispy, sticky skin while keeping the meat incredibly juicy inside.

Serve this stunning dish with fluffy steamed rice and a crisp garden salad for a complete, restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly easy to pull together at home.

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters or thighs

3 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup honey

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish

2 cups jasmine or long-grain white rice

4 cups water

1/2 tsp salt for rice

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, sliced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil for salad

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

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