Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Rice and Broccolini

A bold and balanced weeknight meal featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a spicy-sweet honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice with tender broccolini.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5-2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs About 6 to 8 thighs, trimmed of excess fat.
2-3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce Adjust for desired heat level.
3 tablespoons Honey For a glossy, caramelized finish.
3-4 cloves Garlic, minced Minced very finely or pressed.
1.5 cups Long-grain white rice Uncooked, prepared according to package directions.
8-10 stalks Broccolini, trimmed Or about 10 to 12 ounces.
a pinch Salt For marinating and seasoning.
to taste Pepper Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning.
1-2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing the chicken.

Method

Preparation

In a bowl, whisk together Sriracha sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the marinated chicken thighs.
Sear each side for about 6-7 minutes until fully cooked.
Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.
Steam the broccolini for about 3-5 minutes until tender.

Serving

Serve the chicken thighs over the rice with broccolini on the side.

Notes

For a family-friendly meal, serve one thigh per person with a generous scoop of rice and broccolini. You can adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Sriracha.