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Cheesy Honey Buffalo Chicken & Chorizo Rice

Cheesy Honey Buffalo Chicken & Chorizo Rice

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A bold and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey buffalo glaze, served with smoky, flavorful chorizo rice and finished with melted cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500 grams chicken pieces
  • 200 grams chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and prepare a saucepan for the rice.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, buffalo sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken pieces and coat evenly.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the chorizo slices until they release their oils, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, cook the coated chicken until golden and fully cooked, then return the chorizo to the pan.
  5. In the saucepan, sauté the chopped onion, add the rice, then cook with water according to package instructions until fluffy.
  6. Top the cooked chicken with shredded cheese and allow it to melt gently.
  7. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken and rice, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Adjust the buffalo sauce and honey to control spice and sweetness.
  • Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: cheesy honey buffalo chicken, chorizo rice, spicy chicken recipe, comfort food dinner, easy skillet meal