Description
How to make sticky honey buffalo garlic butter chicken rice with tender chicken and bold flavors that creates the perfect comfort meal every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice Base
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Honey Buffalo Sauce
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Garlic Butter Elements
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Combine jasmine rice and chicken broth in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until tender and fluffy.
- Season Chicken: While rice cooks, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, tossing to coat evenly so every piece gets properly seasoned for maximum flavor.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together buffalo sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until completely smooth and well combined throughout.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add seasoned chicken, and cook 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic: Push chicken to one side of the skillet, add butter and minced garlic to the empty space, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then mix everything together.
- Glaze Everything: Pour the honey buffalo sauce over the chicken, toss to coat completely, and cook 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky and glossy, coating every piece.
- Serve Hot: Serve the glazed chicken over the fluffy rice, garnish with sliced green onions and fresh parsley, and enjoy this incredible Sticky Bold Honey Buffalo Garlic Butter Chicken Rice immediately.
Notes
- Don’t add the honey buffalo sauce until the very end to prevent burning and bitter flavors.
- Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for best quality and safety.
- Chicken thighs work much better than breasts for staying tender and juicy throughout cooking.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools but returns to perfect consistency when reheated properly.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount based on your heat preference, starting with less if you’re sensitive to spice.
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear to remove excess starch and prevent sticky, gummy texture.
Allergy Information: None
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 32g