Sweet honey BBQ-glazed chicken served alongside a fragrant, colorful pilaf for a quick, hearty meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Honey BBQ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pilaf
09 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
10 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 carrot, diced
13 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
14 - 1 tablespoon butter
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, honey, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
03 - Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Brush each piece generously with the honey barbecue mixture, reserving a small amount for basting.
04 - Bake chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, basting once with reserved sauce midway, until cooked through and the top is caramelized.
05 - While chicken bakes, heat butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrot; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
06 - Stir in white rice and toast for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
07 - Fluff pilaf with a fork. Serve chicken hot over or beside the pilaf. Drizzle any pan juices over the chicken to finish.
