Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice
When you’re craving a takeaway but want to save money and skip the washing up, this sticky Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice hits the spot.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories387
- Fat3.7g
- Saturates1g
- Carbs60g
- Protein28g
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Sometimes it gets to the end of a long day and the takeaway menu starts calling your name… but this Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice is here to save your pennies and the washing up! It’s sticky, sweet, and just a little bit zingy! We’ve coated it in a glossy honey and ginger marinade, then baked it with fluffy rice that soaks up every bit of flavour. It tastes straight like it’s from your local Chinese but it’s secretly very low effort… we won’t tell if you don’t!
Everything cooks in one tray for this one too, so you’re not juggling pans or left with a mountain of dishes at the end. Go on, have something a bit different from your usual chicken dinner! Once you’ve tried this, that takeaway menu might just stay in the drawer!
What diets is this Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice suitable for?
This Honey and Ginger Chicken is suitable for dairy-free diets, and it can easily be made gluten-free, just be sure to swap out the following ingredients for suitable versions:
- Stock cube
- Soy sauce
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice?
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How many calories are in this Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice?
There are only 387 calories in one serving of this Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, sweetener, garlic granules, onion powder, and ground ginger. Add the chicken and mix to coat. Cover and leave to one side in the fridge to marinate while you start cooking the rice.
Step 3
Add the rice to an ovenproof dish. Add the stock cube to the water, and pour over the rice. Add the garlic and ginger. Cover the dish with foil and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the chicken from the fridge and add to the ovenproof dish, along with any marinade. Stir and re-cover with foil. Cook for 25 minutes.
Step 5
Stir and add the peas and spring onion. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through with no signs of pinkness. Serve!
What could I serve with Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice?
Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice is delicious all on its own, or you could serve it with lots of different slimming-friendly options! Here are some ideas:
How do you know when Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice is cooked?
You can tell Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice is cooked when the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. The rice will be soft and fluffy.
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice?
No, we do not recommend freezing this recipe.
How do I reheat Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice?
From chilled: Place in a microwave-proof container with loosely fitting lid, and heat for 4-7 minutes — until piping hot.
For more information about reheating rice, please take a look at the NHS website.
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Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice
When you’re craving a takeaway but want to save money and skip the washing up, this sticky Honey and Ginger Chicken Rice hits the spot.
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
50 MINS
- KCals 387
- Carbs 60G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, sweetener, garlic granules, onion powder, and ground ginger. Add the chicken, and mix to coat. Cover, then leave to one side in the fridge to marinate while you start cooking the rice.
- Add the rice to an ovenproof dish. Add the stock cube to the water, and pour over the rice. Add the garlic and ginger. Cover the dish with foil, then cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge, and add to the ovenproof dish along with any marinade. Stir and re-cover with foil, then cook for 25 minutes.
- Stir, then add the peas and spring onion. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through, with no signs of pinkness. Serve!
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PamelaTuesday 7th April 2026
Can I use mixed veg instead of peas on there own?
LisaTuesday 14th April 2026
Hi Pamela, that sounds delicious. Enjoy!
HannahFriday 3rd April 2026
What type of rice works best I tend to use basmati for everything
LisaTuesday 14th April 2026
Hi Hannah
Basmati rice would work the best. Hope you enjoy the recipe.
CharlyWednesday 1st April 2026
Could this be done in an Air Fryer?
HollyMonday 27th April 2026
Hi Charly, we haven’t tested this recipe in the air-fryer so can’t guarantee the results, if you want to have a try we have an air-fryer conversion HERE
RiaTuesday 31st March 2026
Can you use chicken breast instead?
HollyMonday 27th April 2026
Hey Ria, yes you can swap for chicken breast if you prefer!
Val SimpkinMonday 30th March 2026
Do you need 2 chicken stock cubes or should it read 1 chicken and 1 beef
HollyTuesday 31st March 2026
Hi Val, the recipe needs 1 chicken stock cube, I have no amended thanks for letting us know
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