🍐🍯 Delicate, sweet, and satisfyingly hearty, this Honey Roasted Pear Chicken Rice Bowl is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Tender chicken thighs glazed with a honey-pear puree pair beautifully with earthy brown rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and crispy kale chips. A creamy honey-pear yogurt drizzle finishes the dish, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. 🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Honey Roasted Pear Chicken
• 2 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup pear purée (from fresh or canned pears)
• 1 tbsp honey 🍯
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍠 Rice Base
• 1½ cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup roasted sweet potato cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥬 Kale Chips
• 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
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🥣 Honey-Pear Yogurt Drizzle
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp pear purée
• 1 tsp honey 🍯
• 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water to thin (if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Mix pear purée, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear chicken thighs for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
• Transfer chicken to a baking dish, brush with the honey-pear glaze, and bake for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
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2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
• Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast alongside the chicken for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
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3. Make the Kale Chips
• Toss kale pieces with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
• Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 7–10 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until crisp.
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4. Prepare the Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, pear purée, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Bowl
• Start with a base of brown rice mixed with roasted sweet potatoes.
• Add sliced honey-pear glazed chicken.
• Garnish with crispy kale chips.
• Drizzle generously with honey-pear yogurt sauce.
• Garnish with extra roasted pears or fresh herbs if desired.
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✨ A sweet and savory rice bowl that’s perfect for a cozy, nourishing meal.
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