Honey BBQ Chicken Potatoes (Printer-friendly)

Roasted baby potatoes topped with honey BBQ chicken and melted cheddar for a hearty, flavor-packed meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb 2 oz)
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 lb 12 oz 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 Guide:

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, reaching 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. Scatter sliced spring onions and chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey softens the smoky edge of the BBQ sauce so it never overwhelms
  • Potatoes go from side dish to the best part of the plate
  • Everything bakes together so cleanup is basically just one dish
02 -
  • Crowding the potatoes on the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed instead of roasted ones
  • The chicken will keep cooking slightly in the hot sauce, so pull it from the pan just before it feels done
03 -
  • A light dusting of cornstarch on the chicken before searing gives it a subtle crust that holds the sauce better
  • The apple cider vinegar amount is flexible but do not skip it entirely or the sweetness becomes one-note

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