Best 7 Rhubarb And Honey Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Rhubarb and Honey Chicken recipe, an exquisite fusion of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious sauce crafted from fresh rhubarb, aromatic honey, and a hint of zesty lemon. As you bite into the succulent chicken, the vibrant rhubarb and honey sauce bursts forth, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Rhubarb Compote, perfect for spreading on toast or dolloping over ice cream, and a tangy Rhubarb Chutney, an ideal complement to grilled meats or as a dipping sauce for savory appetizers. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and indulge in a taste sensation like no other!

Here are our top 7 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

RHUBARB CURRY CHICKEN



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A sweet curry dish that goes great with rice.

Provided by suzy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped rhubarb
1 large orange, peeled and chopped
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
½ cup water
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Place rhubarb and orange in a blender; blend until pureed and transfer to a saucepan. Add sugar and orange zest.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until marmalade is thickened, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Allow marmalade to cool; ladle into jars. Cover jars with lids and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange chicken breast halves in a baking dish.
  • Mix 1 cup marmalade, water, curry powder, and salt in a bowl; spoon mixture over chicken breasts.
  • Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, basting occasionally, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve rhubarb sauce over chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.6 calories, Carbohydrate 112.1 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 637.8 mg, Sugar 105.6 g

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.

HERB CHICKEN WITH HONEY BUTTER



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When the whole family could use a heartwarming meal, this one fits the bill! You'll love how the honey's sweetness mixes perfectly with the herbs' salty flavor. It's a wonderful combination! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter
HONEY BUTTER:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and seasonings. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in butter until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, combine softened butter and honey. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CHICKEN THIGHS IN RHUBARB SAUCE



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This is one of my favorite savory dishes with rhubarb - the sauce is fruity yet peppery.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 2h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken leg quarters, cut into thighs and drumsticks
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound rhubarb, peeled and chopped
4 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
3 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon saffron
2 ½ cups chicken broth, or as needed

Steps:

  • Season chicken pieces with salt.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onions to the skillet; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with turmeric, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook until lightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add rhubarb, honey, lime juice, and saffron; mix well. Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 108.8 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1037.5 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH RHUBARB



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Sautéed with an aromatic blend of turmeric, cumin, garlic, onion, and ginger, rhubarb becomes a delicious, savory-leaning sauce. The mixture is then combined with a little broth and used as a simmer sauce for bonesless, skinless chicken breasts, imparting flavor to every bite.

Provided by Sarah Carey

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves, patted dry (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions (from 1 large onion or 2 small)
2 tablespoons minced garlic (from 4 to 5 cloves)
4 teaspoons peeled minced ginger (from 2-inch piece)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces rhubarb, halved if thick, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for serving
Cooked rice or flatbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper and dust with flour, tapping off excess. Heat a large oven proof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Place chicken in skillet, skinned side down and cook until browned and easily releases from pan, about 4 minutes; flip and brown second side, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, garlic, and ginger to pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add cumin, turmeric, and sugar and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth and rhubarb and bring to a boil on top of stove.
  • Nestle chicken back into pan. Transfer to oven and roast until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. If rhubarb is still underdone, remove chicken to a plate, tent with foil and return pan to oven until rhubarb is just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. (Be careful, it's easy to overcook rhubarb and you don't want it to completely fall apart.) Stir in cilantro, then return chicken to pan, turning to coat in sauce. Serve chicken and sauce over rice or with flatbread, sprinkled with more cilantro.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rhubarb: Look for stalks that are firm and brightly colored, with minimal blemishes. Avoid stalks that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Prepare the rhubarb properly: Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly and trim off the ends. Cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the chicken from burning.
  • Brown the chicken before adding the rhubarb: This will help to develop flavor and create a nice crust on the chicken.
  • Don't overcook the rhubarb: Rhubarb should be cooked until it is tender but still retains its shape. Overcooking will make it mushy.
  • Serve the chicken and rhubarb with your favorite sides: Rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables are all good options.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb and honey chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your rhubarb and honey chicken turns out perfectly every time.

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