Honey BBQ Chicken Potatoes (Printable Version)
Roasted baby potatoes loaded with honey BBQ chicken and melted cheddar for a sweet, smoky, savory bite.
# 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)
# Method:
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. 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 black pepper until evenly coated.
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, 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 oven. Scatter sliced spring onions and chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve hot.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The honey and smoke hit different when they soak into crispy roasted potatoes
- It looks like you fussed for hours but the oven does most of the heavy lifting
02 -
- Cheese that is freshly grated from a block melts dramatically better than anything from a bag
- Letting the chicken rest before shredding is not optional, it is the difference between juicy and dry
03 -
- Taste your BBQ sauce before mixing it with honey because some brands are already very sweet and you might need less honey
- Pepper jack instead of cheddar turns this into something with actual heat if that is your speed