Sticky Honey Garlic Buffalo Chicken Rice
Sticky Honey Garlic Buffalo Chicken Rice is a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will make any mealtime special. This one-pan dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a delectable honey garlic buffalo sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this family-friendly meal that caters to all ages and palates. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties, this recipe allows for easy customization with different proteins or rice types. Get ready to savor a bowl of comfort thats both simple and delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with chicken broth in a medium saucepan; bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; add minced garlic to the skillet and saut for 30 seconds. Stir in honey, buffalo sauce, and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with water; add to the sauce until thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet; toss in the sauce and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork and serve topped with sticky chicken and garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg