Honey BBQ Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy chicken and penne tossed in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, all cooked in a single pan for hassle-free cooking.
# Ingredients List:
→ Pasta
01 -
225 g dry penne pasta
→ Protein
02 -
450 g chicken thighs or breasts without skin, cut into small chunks
→ Seasonings & Oil
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and fresh ground black pepper to your liking
05 -
30 ml olive oil
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Sauce & Liquid
07 -
15 ml soy sauce (you can skip this if you want)
08 -
240 ml honey BBQ sauce
09 -
120 ml chicken broth with low salt
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Heat the olive oil in a big non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Toss in the chicken chunks and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook them until they're nicely browned and done. Then set the chicken aside.
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Pour the dry penne into the pan. Add just enough water to cover it lightly, about 240 to 360 ml. Put a lid on and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring now and then until the pasta is cooked but still chewy.
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Put the chicken back into the pan. Mix it all together and let it cook gently for 2 to 3 more minutes so the flavors come together.
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Pour in the chicken broth and use a spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan. Then add the honey BBQ sauce and soy sauce if you’re using it. Let everything simmer softly for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Give it a final taste and add more salt or pepper if you want. You can add fresh herbs or veggies for some extra color and nutrition before serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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Pick your favorite BBQ sauce to change the taste. Throwing in some bell peppers or onions boosts the nutrition. You can tweak the amount of water based on what kind of pasta you use and how long you want it cooked.