Description
A comforting, protein-rich dish combining sticky-sweet honey BBQ chicken with crispy, golden roasted potatoes. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 4 boneless, skinless breasts (about 1.5–2 lbs)
- BBQ Sauce: 1 cup
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Smoked Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Russet Potatoes: 4 medium, peeled and cubed
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil, and place a wire rack on top.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix BBQ sauce, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Toss potatoes with olive oil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet.
- Assemble the Dish: Place marinated chicken on the rack. Space them out for even cooking.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast for 25–30 minutes. Broil chicken for 2–3 minutes at the end for caramelization.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle parsley over chicken and potatoes. Let chicken rest 5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate together, add extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Parboil potatoes before roasting for extra crispiness.
- Double the marinade and use half for basting.
- Use a wire rack to keep chicken juicy and evenly cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg