Best 5 Rhubarb And Honey Chicken Recipes

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Unlock a culinary symphony with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect rhubarb and honey chicken dish. Embark on a journey of flavors as we unravel the secrets of this tantalizing combination. Discover the delicate balance between the sweet and tangy rhubarb and the golden, crisp chicken, elegantly glazed with a tantalizing honey sauce. Let your taste buds dance with delight as we explore variations of this delectable recipe, incorporating diverse ingredients and cooking techniques to suit every palate. Learn how to effortlessly create this dish in the comfort of your own kitchen, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RHUBARB AND HONEY CHICKEN



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The sauce on this honey chicken is like a sweet-tart spin on teriyaki. Everyone who has tried it raves about it-even my husband, who's not usually a rhubarb lover. -Rachel Beach, Whitley City, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 large egg
1 cup 2% milk
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/4 cup canola oil
HONEY-RHUBARB SAUCE:
1/4 cup cornstarch
1-3/4 cups cold water, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Combine flour and poultry seasoning. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk. Dip chicken, 1 piece at a time, into flour mixture, then into egg mixture; coat again with flour mixture. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., For sauce, combine cornstarch and 1-1/2 cups cold water in a large saucepan until smooth; stir in brown sugar, honey and soy sauce. Pulse rhubarb, onion, garlic and remaining water in a food processor until blended. Stir into cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted into a thigh reads 170°, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH RHUBARB



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In this savory skillet dinner, rhubarb, onions and garlic are simmered with white wine and butter into a rich sauce for browned chicken parts. I call for a whole, cut-up chicken here, so you'll have the different parts to choose from at the table. (Just be sure to watch the breasts carefully; they might finish cooking before the dark meat.) But you can use your favorite chicken part instead. Thighs and drumsticks work particularly well. This dish goes nicely with polenta, which also helps brighten the rather drab color of the brightly flavored sauce.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, weekday

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut into eight pieces
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
1 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed
5 sprigs thyme, preferably lemon thyme
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch spring onions or scallions, white and light green stalks thinly sliced (slice and reserve greens for garnish)
2 stalks green garlic, thinly sliced, or 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 pound fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch dice (3 cups)
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Place in a bowl with the thyme sprigs and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove thyme from bowl with chicken, reserving thyme. Add chicken pieces to skillet and sear, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer pieces to a platter.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in onion (white and light green parts) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and reserved thyme; cook 1 minute more. Stir in wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits in the bottom of pan. Add rhubarb, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Return chicken pieces to pot in a single layer. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes for breasts and 20 to 25 minutes for legs and thighs, transferring chicken pieces to a platter as they finish cooking.
  • Whisk butter into rhubarb sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with sliced onion greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1103, UnsaturatedFat 48 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 81 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 1797 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH RHUBARB AND RED ONION



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This easy yet robust dish celebrates rhubarb's savory side. Here, a bit of honey, some sliced sweet red onion and the rich juices of roasted chicken thighs and drumsticks temper its tartness. Serve this dish with a crackly baguette or some rice to catch the tangy sauce at the bottom of the pan. It's the best part.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (see Tip)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
5 thyme sprigs
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
8 ounces rhubarb stalks, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons honey, plus more to taste
1/2 cup cilantro or mint leaves and tender stems, torn

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and line sheet pan with parchment paper. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place onion wedges on the prepared sheet pan and lightly season with more salt and pepper. Add chicken and thyme sprigs to the pan and drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over everything. Toss until well coated, then spread chicken and onions in a single layer. Roast for 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is in the oven, combine rhubarb and 3 tablespoons honey in a medium bowl. Lightly drizzle with oil, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss until rhubarb is well coated.
  • Remove chicken from oven and carefully spoon rhubarb onto the hot pan around the onions and chicken. Continue roasting until the chicken is cooked through, and the rhubarb and onion are tender and caramelized, 25 to 35 minutes longer, tossing the rhubarb and onions (not the chicken) once about halfway through.
  • Stir the rhubarb and onions very well, making sure to incorporate all the browned bits and chicken juices from the bottom of the pan (this is the tastiest part). Then sample a piece of rhubarb. If it's very tart, drizzle with a little more honey, tossing well. Serve chicken with rhubarb-onion mixture garnished with herbs.

HOT AND SOUR RHUBARB WITH CHICKEN



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This recipe has such an amazing combination of flavours. It's very loosely based on a Jamie Oliver recipe, but is now quite different. The fresh coriander is absolutely essential.

Provided by Kitzy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
200 g rhubarb, chopped up small
150 ml water
2 tablespoons runny honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 dried red chili
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 teaspoon dried ginger
150 g dried noodles
fresh coriander
1 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Put the chicken pieces in a casserole dish.
  • Mix all the marinade ingredients (rhubarb through to ginger) in a bowl, then pour over the chicken. Mix together.
  • Place in the oven and bake for around 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Check it a couple of times whilst cooking as you may need to give it a stir to stop it sticking.
  • Just before the chicken is cooked, boil some water in a saucepan and cook the noodles.
  • Drain the noodles, serve and ladle the chicken and sauce over. Add a generous amount of fresh coriander to the top and half a lime on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.6, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 155.8, Sodium 1123.1, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 21.9, Protein 44.6

RHUBARB-APRICOT BARBECUED CHICKEN



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Springtime brings back memories of rhubarb that grew beside my childhood home. When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them. My family gives this a big thumbs up. -Laurie Hudson, Westville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
3/4 cup ketchup
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
5 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
12 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in rhubarb, ketchup, water, preserves, vinegar, molasses, mustard, chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, 8-10 minutes. Puree rhubarb mixture using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree in a blender. Reserve 2 cups sauce for serving., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the remaining 4 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over chicken. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

Tips:

  • Ensure the chicken is thoroughly defrosted before cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to provide ample space for the chicken and vegetables to cook.
  • Slice the rhubarb into thin pieces to allow for even cooking and better absorption of the sauce.
  • Saute the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure each piece cooks evenly.
  • Add the rhubarb and honey mixture to the pan after the chicken has browned to prevent the rhubarb from overcooking.
  • Simmer the chicken in the sauce for a sufficient time to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with rice or noodles to enjoy it at its best.

Conclusion:

This delectable Rhubarb and Honey Chicken recipe offers a unique and flavorful twist on a classic dish. The combination of tangy rhubarb, sweet honey, and savory chicken creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or simply enjoy a delightful meal at home, this recipe is sure to satisfy. Experiment with different types of vegetables to add your own creative touch and enjoy a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with this remarkable Rhubarb and Honey Chicken recipe.

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