Honey BBQ Chicken Potatoes (Printable)
Roasted baby potatoes topped with honey BBQ shredded chicken and melty cheddar cheese.
# What You 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 Make:
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 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 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 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 fully melted and bubbling.
08 - Remove from the oven. Scatter sliced spring onions and fresh chopped parsley over the top. Serve hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It takes ordinary ingredients and makes them feel like something you would order at a restaurant
- The sweet and smoky sauce clings to every bite of chicken and pools around the crispy potatoes underneath
02 -
- Do not skip the rest time after searing the chicken or the juices will run out when you cut it and the meat will feel dry
- Using a gluten free BBQ sauce matters more than you might think since many popular brands hide wheat in their ingredient lists
03 -
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer with space between them or they will steam instead of roast and you will lose that essential crunch
- Let the assembled dish sit for two minutes after coming out of the oven so the cheese sets slightly and does not slide off when you scoop