Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Rice (Printable)

Crispy wings with honey garlic glaze over buttery rice

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Wings

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 0.5 tsp salt
04 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
05 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

→ Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce

06 - 0.33 cup honey
07 - 0.25 cup BBQ sauce
08 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
12 - 0.5 tsp chili flakes

→ Buttery Rice

13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups chicken broth
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
16 - 0.5 tsp salt

→ Garnishes

17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
18 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
19 - Toasted sesame seeds

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and position a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared rack. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - In a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
05 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Transfer baked wings to a large bowl. Pour honey garlic BBQ sauce over wings and toss well to ensure complete coating.
07 - Spread buttery rice on a serving platter or individual plates. Arrange saucy wings on top. Sprinkle with parsley, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The wings achieve a perfect crispness in the oven without the need for deep frying.
  • The honey garlic BBQ sauce provides a balanced sweet and savory finish.
  • Serving the wings over buttery rice creates a complete and comforting meal.
02 -
  • Ensure the sauce simmers long enough to thicken so it clings to the wings effectively.
  • Fluff the rice immediately after the liquid is absorbed to keep the grains light and airy.
  • Double the sauce recipe if you enjoy extra glaze for drizzling over the rice.
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