One Pan Chipotle Honey Chicken and Rice

• portions: 6 servings
• temps actif: 15 minutes
• temps total: 55 minutes

Ingrédients

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/chopped zucchini

1/2 cup honey

2-3 tablespoons hot sauce

1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper

3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

1/2 teaspon onion powder

sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.2. In a bowl, toss together the chicken, olive oil, parmesan, chipotle, paprika, onion powder, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper. 3. Pour the rice and zucchini into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour over 2 cups of water. Add the butter. Arrange the chicken over the rice and zucchini. Bake 30-40 minutes, until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through. If the rice is hard, add 1/3 cup more water and cook for an additional 10 minutes.4. To make the sauce. In a sauce pot, warm together the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.5. When the chicken is done, spoon half the sauce over the chicken. Serve the chicken, rice, and zucchini topped with fresh basil and extra honey sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 687 kcal