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Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs with Garlic Jasmine Rice

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A flavorful and comforting dish featuring sticky honey sriracha glazed chicken thighs paired with fragrant garlic jasmine rice, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ⅓ cup honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for glaze)
  • 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (for rice)
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • Pinch of salt
  • Splash of rice vinegar or lime juice (optional)
  • Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic for the glaze. Adjust sriracha to taste.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour the honey sriracha glaze over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon the sauce over the thighs, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes sticky. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  5. While chicken cooks, rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with garlic butter. Add water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Remove rice from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice if desired.
  8. Plate the sticky honey sriracha chicken thighs over the garlic jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Cook glaze on medium-low heat to avoid burning. Rest chicken 5 minutes after cooking for juiciness. Add splash of water if glaze thickens too much. Use tamari and almond flour for gluten-free adaptation. Butter can be swapped with coconut or olive oil for dairy-free option.

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