30 minute orange glazed chicken with cilantro lime rice

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Season the chicken

   Season chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

   Chicken thighPaprikaGarlic powderOnion powderSaltBlack pepper
2. 02
   Step 2Sear the chicken

   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken until deeply golden with slight char marks. Remove once mostly cooked through.

   Olive oilChicken thigh
3. 03
   Step 3Add the sauce ingredients

   In the same pan add: orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, garlic, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar.

   Orange juiceOrange zestHoneySoy sauceGarlicRice vinegarBrown sugarChili garlic sauce
4. 04
   Step 4Simmer the sauce4 min

   Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly reduced.

5. 05
   Step 5Thicken the sauce

   Mix cornstarch + water together and stir into sauce until glossy and thickened.

   CornstarchWater
6. 06
   Step 6Return the chicken

   Add chicken back into the sauce and toss until fully coated and cooked through.

   Chicken thigh
7. 07
   Step 7Add orange wedges1 min

   Add fresh orange wedges and simmer another minute.

   Orange
8. 08
   Step 8Make the rice

   Mix warm rice with butter, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt.

   Basmati riceButterLime juiceCilantroGarlic powderSalt
9. 09
   Step 9Serve the chicken

   Serve with extra cilantro + orange wedges.

   CilantroOrange