Description
How to make sticky honey garlic buffalo chicken rice with tender chicken, sweet honey, and spicy buffalo sauce that creates the perfect comfort meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice Base
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Let sit for 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients and heat your pan.
- Cook Rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear, then combine with chicken broth in a pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 18 minutes.
- Sear Chicken: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together honey, buffalo sauce, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. This creates your sticky coating base.
- Add Aromatics: Add diced onion to chicken and cook 3 minutes until softened. The onion should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Combine Everything: Pour sauce over chicken and onions, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Add cooked rice and toss gently.
- Serve Hot: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately while the sauce is still warm and sticky.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly until water runs clear to prevent gummy texture.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 4 days in refrigerator.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey if preferred, but reduce amount slightly.
- Serve immediately while sauce is warm and sticky for best texture.
- Double the sauce recipe if you love extra sticky coating on everything.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness in the final dish.
Allergy Information: Soy
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Protein: 32g