Spicy-Sweet One Pan Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 chicken thighs or breasts (skin on or off)
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1-2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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1 3/4 cups dry basmati rice
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2 tablespoons salted butter
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2 cups sliced/chopped zucchini
→ Hot Honey
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1/2 cup honey
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2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
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1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Sea salt
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°.
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In a bowl, toss together the chicken, olive oil, parmesan, chipotle, paprika, onion powder, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper.
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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.
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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.
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In a sauce pot, warm together the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
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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!
# Notes:
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You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chipotle, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper.
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The hot honey sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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If you prefer, you can substitute brown rice for the basmati, but you'll need to adjust the cooking time and liquid amount.