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Bold Smoky Honey Buffalo Chicken And Rice

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A comforting and flavorful dish that spices up the classic chicken and rice with smoky buffalo sauce and a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Olive oil, salt, and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sear them for about 5-7 minutes per side until they are nicely browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest while you prepare the rice.
  2. In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the long-grain white rice, cover it up, and reduce the heat to low. Allow it to cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the delicious broth.
  3. While the rice works its magic, take a moment to shred your already-cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. This step gives you that delightful texture and allows the chicken to soak up all the flavorful sauce we’ll make.
  4. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and honey. Mix until smooth and creamy. This luscious mixture is what will coat our chicken and bring everything together beautifully!
  5. Once your rice is cooked, stir in the shredded chicken and the creamy buffalo mixture. Combine everything well and heat through for another 2-3 minutes until every grain of rice is enveloped in that bold sauce.
  6. Serve this heavenly dish hot, garnished with a sprinkle of sliced green onions for that perfect fresh finish.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the spices and some buffalo sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can easily swap the chicken thighs for chicken breasts or shredded rotisserie chicken for a faster preparation.

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