Honey BBQ Chicken Potatoes (Printable)
Roasted baby potatoes topped with honey BBQ chicken, melted cheddar, and fresh garnishes for a satisfying hearty 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 1/2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 2 spring onions sliced
16 - Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and tender.
03 - While potatoes roast, rub chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and 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 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 roasted potatoes to a large oven-safe dish. Top with honey BBQ chicken mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Return the dish to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
08 - Remove from oven and scatter sliced spring onions and fresh parsley over the top. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey and BBQ sauce create a sticky glaze that clings to every single piece of chicken and drips down into the potato crevices
- It comes together in about an hour but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
02 -
- Do not skip letting the chicken rest before shredding because the juices need time to redistribute or the meat will be dry
- The apple cider vinegar in the sauce matters more than you think because without it the honey makes everything taste one dimensional
03 -
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer with space between them or they will steam instead of roast and you will lose that crispy edge
- Taste the honey BBQ sauce before adding the chicken and adjust the honey or vinegar until it tastes exactly right to you