Have you ever found yourself on a Tuesday night staring at the back of your fridge, hoping an idea would fall from the ceiling? This Honey BBQ Chicken Penne is exactly what you need. One pan, forty minutes, and you have a dish that smells like Sunday on a Wednesday night.
What you see in the photo is a honey BBQ sauce that has reduced until it’s almost lacquered — a dark amber caramel color, shiny as glass. The penne absorbed some of those juices during cooking, becoming plump and sticky in the best way possible. The chicken pieces are golden on the edges but tender at the core, with that smell of smoked paprika and warm honey filling the whole kitchen. Put the pan directly on the table. It’s more honest.
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