Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained

2 cups chicken broth, preferably low-sodium

1/2 cup BBQ sauce, mesquite flavor recommended for extra smokiness

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper