Honey BBQ Chicken Potatoes (Printable)
Roasted baby potatoes topped with shredded honey BBQ chicken and bubbly cheddar cheese.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the 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 the potatoes roast, rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or 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 the 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 the shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Return the assembled dish to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
08 - Remove from the oven. Scatter sliced spring onions and fresh chopped parsley over the top. Serve hot.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The honey and BBQ sauce combo hits that perfect sweet-smoky note that makes everyone ask for seconds
- Everything bakes together so cleanup is basically one pan and zero drama
02 -
- Cutting the potatoes into uneven sizes will leave you with some undercooked and some burnt so take the extra minute to make them uniform
- Letting the chicken rest before shredding locks in the juices and keeps every bite tender instead of dry
03 -
- Do not skip the apple cider vinegar because it is the secret ingredient that keeps the honey BBQ sauce from tasting one dimensional
- Searing the chicken instead of baking it gives you those caramelized edges that make the final dish taste like it came from a restaurant