Description
Succulent honey bbq chicken meets creamy garlic parmesan potatoes in this mouthwatering protein-packed dinner. Rich flavors and tender textures combine to create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breast
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder (optional)
Flavoring and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Potato and Creamy Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon milk or chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Honey BBQ Chicken:
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing container.
- Incorporate protein powder into the marinade, whisking until completely integrated.
- Submerge chicken thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor infusion.
- Heat oven to 400F or prepare air fryer at 375F.
- Transfer marinated chicken to baking dish or air fryer basket, ensuring even spacing.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes in oven (15-18 minutes in air fryer), rotating midway through cooking process.
- Verify internal temperature reaches 165F using meat thermometer.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before slicing to retain moisture.
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes:
- Warm oven to 400F.
- Combine potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in large mixing bowl.
- Distribute potatoes evenly across baking sheet, creating single layer for optimal crispiness.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping midway to ensure uniform golden coloration.
- Prepare creamy sauce by whisking Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, protein powder, and milk/broth until silky smooth.
- Gently coat roasted potatoes with prepared sauce, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper, more intense flavor profiles that penetrate every fiber.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper to suit personal heat tolerance or dietary preferences.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Use sugar-free BBQ sauce to reduce overall sugar content and make the recipe more keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes (or up to overnight)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg