Honey BBQ Chicken Potatoes (Printable Version)
Golden roasted potatoes topped with honey BBQ chicken and melty cheddar 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. 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 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 5 minutes, then shred or dice.
05 - In a 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 the honey BBQ chicken mixture, 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The honey and vinegar in the sauce cut through the richness so it never feels heavy despite being a loaded plate
- Everything roasts on one pan or comes together in one dish, meaning cleanup is suspiciously easy
02 -
- If you skip resting the chicken before shredding, all the juices run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- Pre-shredded cheese contains starch that prevents it from melting into smooth sheets, so grate it yourself right before using
03 -
- The honey in the sauce can cause the chicken to darken quickly on high heat, so keep the saucepan at medium and stir frequently
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer with space between them rather than crowding, because steam from overlapping pieces is the enemy of crispiness