Honey BBQ Chicken Pilaf Express (Print Version)

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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour for those nights you need dinner on the table fast
  • Perfect way to use simple fridge and pantry staples
  • Kid and grown-up friendly with sweet savory smoky flavors
  • Vegetable pilaf makes the meal complete in one pot
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber so it fills you up and fuels you
  • Freezes and reheats surprisingly well for leftovers
  • Sauce and pilaf can both be customized with your favorite vegetables or extra spices
03 -
  • Always toast your rice before adding the liquid It adds a hint of nuttiness and keeps the pilaf grains separate
  • Brushing the chicken with sauce twice gives that signature lacquered top I have learned that letting the chicken rest for five minutes before serving keeps it extra juicy Serve everything hot and spoon any extra sauce from the pan over the chicken for a restaurant worthy finish

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