Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken with Baby Potatoes
A simple, one-pan dinner with tender chicken, caramelized honey-garlic sauce, and golden roasted baby potatoes. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken & Potatoes
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
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1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Honey Garlic Sauce
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¼ cup honey
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for depth)
Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Lemon wedges (optional)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare Chicken & Potatoes
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Toss baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Arrange chicken and potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
3️⃣ Make Honey Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together:
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Honey
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Minced garlic
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Soy sauce
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Apple cider vinegar
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Dijon mustard (if using)
Brush half the sauce over the chicken and potatoes. Reserve the rest for basting later.
4️⃣ Bake
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Bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove from oven and baste chicken with remaining sauce.
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Return to oven and bake 15–20 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 75°C) and potatoes are tender.
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Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra caramelization.
5️⃣ Serve
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Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
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Serve warm, straight from the pan for easy cleanup.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Pair with steamed green beans, broccoli, or roasted asparagus
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Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or quinoa
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Great for meal prep and reheats well
💡 Tips
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Baby potatoes cook faster if halved evenly.
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For extra flavor, marinate chicken in honey-garlic sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
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Add sliced onions or bell peppers for extra veggies.
