Sticky Bold Honey Buffalo Garlic Butter Chicken Rice
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Sticky Bold Honey Buffalo Garlic Butter Chicken Rice, a dish that perfectly marries sweet and spicy elements for a delectable weeknight meal. This recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a luscious honey buffalo sauce infused with garlic butter, served over fluffy jasmine rice. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy families or gatherings. With its irresistible taste and comforting textures, this dish will have everyone begging for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add jasmine rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes), then stir in honey and buffalo sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat in the sauce; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with the chicken and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (360g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg