Honey Garlic Chicken Wings & Rice (Printable)

Crispy wings coated in honey garlic BBQ glaze over buttery rice

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken Wings

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce

06 - 1/3 cup honey
07 - 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
08 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
11 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

→ Buttery Rice

13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups chicken broth
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

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

# Method:

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 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 coat thoroughly.
07 - Spread buttery rice on a serving platter or individual plates. Arrange coated wings on top. Sprinkle with parsley, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Irresistible Glaze: The combination of honey, BBQ sauce, and garlic creates a perfectly balanced sticky coating.
  • Healthier Alternative: Baking the wings on a wire rack ensures a crispy texture without the need for deep-frying.
  • Complete Meal: Unlike typical wing appetizers, this version is served with buttery rice to make it a filling main dish.
02 -
  • Crispy Secret: Patting the wings dry is the most important step for achieving that oven-baked crunch.
  • Rice Texture: After the rice finishes cooking, let it rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing to ensure the best texture.
  • Allergy Note: Always check your BBQ sauce and soy sauce labels for gluten or soy if you have specific dietary requirements.
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