Description
This High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken paired with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes is a flavorful, hearty meal perfect for family dinners. The chicken breasts are marinated and cooked with a delicious honey and BBQ sauce glaze, while the potatoes are cooked with garlic, butter, and creamy Parmesan for a rich side dish. Together, they create a balanced dish full of savory and sweet notes that is easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for juicier meat)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes (or regular potatoes, cubed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes; longer if time permits for more flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest.
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and cube the potatoes if not using baby potatoes. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the potatoes, and cook until tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain well.
- Sauté garlic and combine potatoes: In the same skillet used for chicken, add butter and olive oil and melt over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cooked potatoes back into the skillet and stir to combine with garlic butter.
- Add cream and cheese: Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate the cooked BBQ chicken alongside the creamy garlic Parmesan potatoes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your complete meal!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more flavorful meat.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes if possible to enhance flavors.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute with half-and-half or whole milk, but the potatoes will be less creamy.
- For a healthier version, reduce the amount of butter and cheese in the potatoes.
- Make sure not to overcook the potatoes; they should be tender but not falling apart.
