Description
Sticky Honey Garlic Buffalo Chicken Rice is a deliciously sweet and spicy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This one-pan meal combines succulent chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey garlic buffalo sauce with fluffy jasmine rice, offering a delightful fusion of flavors that both kids and adults will love. In just under 35 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying dinner that will impress your family and friends alike. Customize it easily by swapping ingredients or adjusting spice levels to fit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with chicken broth in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let sit for an additional 5 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add honey, buffalo sauce, and soy sauce; simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add to the sauce and stir until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat in the sauce; heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Fluff cooked rice and serve topped with sticky chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 543
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg