Honey BBQ Chicken Potatoes (Printable)
Golden roasted potatoes topped with honey BBQ chicken and melty cheddar for a hearty, satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Potatoes
06 - 1.75 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold, cut into bite-sized pieces
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Honey BBQ Sauce
10 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
→ Topping
14 - 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 2 spring onions, sliced
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and tender.
03 - While the potatoes roast, rub chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred or dice.
05 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the shredded chicken and heat until warmed through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Transfer the roasted potatoes to a large oven-safe dish. Top with the honey BBQ chicken, then sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Return the dish to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Remove from the oven and scatter sliced spring onions and fresh parsley over the top. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey and BBQ sauce combo hits that perfect sweet and smoky spot that makes you want to eat straight from the pan
- Everything bakes together so cleanup is basically just one dish and a cutting board
02 -
- Overcrowding the potato pan is the number one reason they turn out steamed instead of crispy, so use two sheets if needed
- The vinegar in the sauce is not optional, leaving it out makes the whole thing taste flat and one dimensional
03 -
- Let the chicken rest before shredding, otherwise the juices run everywhere and the meat dries out in the sauce
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, because the cheese will drip and baked on cheese is nearly impossible to scrub off