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Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes

March 16, 2015 By Kim Beaulieu 33 Comments

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This Honey Baked Chicken is the perfect one pan chicken and potatoes recipe. It gets rave reviews from everyone who tries it. Give this easy recipe a try today!

Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes baked in a white baking dish

This honey baked chicken and potatoes recipe was a ton of fun to make. I really enjoy making easy recipes like this one. It’s a simple one pan chicken and potatoes recipe that is ready in an hour. That works for me, especially on nights when I’m super busy.

Chicken thighs are very economical so we buy them in bulk, then I use my vacuum sealer so I can freeze them in smaller batches. I usually package up about 4 to 6 in one package. Just enough for a mid-week meal.

Hubs and I love chicken recipes, my daughter is not a huge fan. When my son lived here he gobbled up tons of chicken. Now that he’s away at school I make smaller batches of everything. That boy could eat.

Our grocery bill was cut in half when B moved out. But like any mom I’d gladly double that grocery bill right back up if it meant he was close enough to home to eat dinner with us every day.

It’s just not the same cooking for the family when one of the family members is absent. He’s been out west for school for 3 years and I still am not used to it. I miss our dinners. B was always such an adventurous eater.

Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes served on a white plate

Mini-me is not quite as adventurous. She’s never been a big meat eater, but is particularly not into poultry. When she was younger she very vocally informed everyone “I have birds, I don’t eat birds”. Yeppers, she had spunk. Still does.

So hubs and I noshed this one on a night when Mini-me was out with her buddies. I try to make chicken when she’s out and about. Although I have to admit I’m making roast chicken tonight. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.

This recipe is part of a blogger challenge where we have to make a recipe from a small list of ingredients. I’m always up for a fun challenge so I was super excited to see our list of choices get unveiled.

We had to pick at least 3 items from the list. I chose potatoes, nutmeg, honey, and chicken thighs. I knew this was going to make a winner winner chicken dinner.

It was a hit. We absolutely loved this recipe. I make a lot of chicken and potato recipes, this one was one of our favourites. The light hint of nutmeg with the honey is just absolutely delightful.

Try it for yourself and see what you think. I bet you will love this as much as we did!

Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes in a white pan with a serving spoon scooping out some potatoes

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Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes baked in a white baking dish
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Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes

This Honey Baked Chicken is the perfect one pan chicken and potatoes recipe. It gets rave reviews from everyone who tries it. Give this easy recipe a try today!
Course Main
Cuisine Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Kim Beaulieu of Cravings of a Lunatic

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 pound of baby potatoes
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons honey for glazing in the final stage of cooking
  • Parsley for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray. I used a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Place chicken thighs randomly in the pan.
  • Cut baby potatoes in half. Place in pan randomly in between the chicken pieces.
  • Now drizzle the olive oil over potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the salt and white pepper over the chicken and the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the nutmeg over the chicken pieces.
  • Place the pan in the oven and cook for about 40 minutes, you can stir the potatoes occasionally and if you need more oil feel free to use it.
  • At the 40 minute mark take the pan out of the oven, but leave the oven on.
  • Warm the honey slightly in the microwave, it should only take about 10 to 15 seconds. Now using a basting brush you can slather the chicken pieces with the honey. Coat as much of the chicken as possible. It's okay if some spills on the potatoes, it will make them a bit sweet which is never a bad thing. Using oven mitts place the pan back in the oven and continue to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. You want the skin nice and golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, and place on counter. Turn oven off.
  • Transfer the chicken and potatoes to a platter to serve family style.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Enjoy with a big old honey loving smile!

Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes on a white plate with serving dish in the background

Looks incredibly yummy right. We love meals like this one. It’s easy to make, easy on the pocket-book and tastes absolutely amazing.

If you’re feeling adventurous you can mix some barbecue sauce with the honey. It’s heavenly like that. You can also swap the barbecue sauce for garlic oil and you will have a fabulous honey garlic chicken. I’ve made both and love them both, equally.

Swing by to visit all the other participants:

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Ginger Chicken from Your Homebased Mom
Thai Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing from Will Cook for Smiles
Honey Baked Chicken Over Lemon Rice from The Weary Chef
Honey Ginger Shrimp Skewers from Five Heart Home

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Tune in tomorrow for a great cookbook giveaway. I’ll also be sharing a few new cereal treats this week you will love. Plus a fun giveaway involving my favourite cereal. You are not going to want to miss that one. See you soon.

Toodles and smoochies! xx

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  1. movita beaucoup says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    I love meals like this. Especially when I have to, say, paint a bathroom and still manage eat. That’s what I’m doing this week. Painting a bathroom.

    Save me.

    Reply
  2. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Kim, this chicken looks sooooooo good!!! We love chicken thighs! can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  3. DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts says

    March 16, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    I absolutely love chicken thighs. They’re especially good for braising because they’re so moist. Pairing them with honey and nutmeg sounds delicious!

    Reply
  4. Kristin says

    March 16, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Sounds so yummy!!

    Reply
  5. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says

    March 16, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    This is a fabulous dinner option. I am smitten with every component you have going on here. Chicken, potatoes, honey. I want dinner now!

    Reply
  6. [email protected] Riffs says

    March 16, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    I don’t have one of those vacuum sealers, but have thought about it. I assume you’re happy with yours since you mention it? Is it one of those things you’d buy again? Anyway, delish dish! Thanks for this.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      March 16, 2015 at 2:38 PM

      Love mine John. I’m on my second one. I bought my first one 8 years ago. It just recently bit the dust so I bought a new one. I will say I liked the older model better, it seemed to seal a tiny bit better than the new version. I’ll look up the model, but I believe it’s foodsaver, and I bought both at Costco. I like buying my meat at Costco. You cannot find better beef around here. So I buy huge packages of ground beef and then whole tenderloins and break them up. I buy chicken pieces there too. But for whole chicken I actually buy them from a chicken farm. He flash freezes them then I bring them right home and vac seal them. I buy about 2 cases twice per year. Totally worth it.

      I say buy one if you have a freezer. They are not cheap but if you shop in bulk or hits sales I think it’s worth it. I use mine at least twice a month, sometimes weekly. Worth every penny.

      Reply
  7. The Food Hunter says

    March 16, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    I am always looking for new chicken recipes…this is a great one

    Reply
  8. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    March 16, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Awww that’s so sad about missing your son. I bet it’s something you never get used to it. I love this dish – my husband is HUGE on chicken. Me, not so much. But I made it for him all the time 🙂

    Reply
  9. Laureen King says

    March 16, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    A great dish Kim, love using chicken thighs, way less expensive than chicken breasts and I think tastier.

    Reply
  10. Paula - bell'alimento says

    March 16, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Now this is a meal that my whole family would devour! Mmmm!

    Reply
  11. claire @the realistic nutritionist says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    This looks divine!!

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    March 17, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Reading and drooling! That’s some good looking chicken and potatoes!!

    Reply
  13. [email protected] Family Feast says

    March 17, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Sounds like the perfect family-friendly dinner to me! This is a meal my whole family would love – even my pickiest eater!

    Reply
  14. Cookin Canuck says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    I can never get enough one-pot recipes, or chicken thigh recipes. What a good looking recipe! And can I just say that I am NOT looking forward to my kids heading off to college. Your post made my heart ache because I know that day will be here before I know it.

    Reply
  15. Heather / girlichef says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    I love chicken thighs, too – so much flavah for so little price. This is such a fun event, I’ve enjoyed reading a few of the posts from it now and seeing what you ladies created. Your dish sounds delicious – chicken and potatoes are always winners in my house.

    Reply
  16. Nancy [email protected] says

    March 17, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    A mystery basket challenge sounds like such a fun event to be a part of! Love your entry! Looks amazing!

    Reply
  17. Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says

    March 17, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    What a fun idea for a blog challenge! I love your recipe, and all of the meal ideas from one list of ingredients!

    Reply
  18. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    I wonder if I can convince the family that we should have this honey baked chicken instead of honey ham for Easter! I love it!

    Reply
  19. Nutmeg Nanny says

    March 18, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    I’m so with you about chicken thighs – they are the best! We eat them a lot and they are so forgiving when it comes to overcooking…not that I have ever done that….hehe. Love the look of this dish and that hit of honey sounds amazing.

    Reply
  20. Yum Girl says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Thank you so much for submitting to YG – this recipe looks fantastic! Following you on many social media platforms now and have just shared this on FB/Pinterest/Twitter! Thanks again Kim ! Kelli from Yum Goggle.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      March 18, 2015 at 6:20 PM

      Thanks Kelli. I am so thrilled you guys bought yum goggle, that’s so awesome. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. It’s such an exciting thing. So happy for you two. xx

      Reply
  21. Rose | The Clean Dish says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Chicken thighs are truly economical plus they happen to be my favorite part of the chicken! Beautiful recipe. Makes my mouth water!!

    Reply
  22. Melanie says

    March 18, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    This was such a fun challenge. Love how we both used chicken and honey together. Great minds. This looks so wonderful!

    Reply
  23. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    5 stars
    Bahahaa my mom is not normal-she complained so bad about her grocery bill when my brother moved back in with her and now that he’s moved out again she’s so happy 😛

    I LOVE chicken and potatoes and this dish looks like the perfect dinner! So simple yet special

    Reply
  24. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    March 20, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    This looks like a great dinner idea for busy days, which is pretty much every day in my life!

    Reply
  25. Ramona says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    You simply cannot go wrong with this dish.. it looks divine. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Simran says

    March 23, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Hi there,

    This recipe looks great! Can I swap for chicken breasts, if I’m not a fan of chicken thighs?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      March 23, 2015 at 7:32 PM

      Absolutely. I have a fun recipe for chicken breasts coming up soon. All on pan and absolutely fabulous.

      Reply
  27. Robin says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    This chicken dish is sooo good. My husband does not like chicken but he likes this because it doesn’t taste like
    chicken. I’ve made 3 to 4 times already and it’s always a winner. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 17, 2015 at 12:11 AM

      Thanks so much Robin. I’m so glad you liked it. And that your husband did too. That’s so awesome. I really appreciate you swinging by to let me know. Made my day.

      Reply
  28. Julie says

    December 10, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    I’m baking this now. Bumped the oven temp up to 400 because chicken doesn’t looked very cooked after 50 min. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 10, 2015 at 8:58 PM

      I hope it works. My oven is pretty efficient so I always worry if it cooks things a bit fast. I have someone coming to calibrate later this month to be sure. I really hope you love it Julie. My neighbour makes it all the time for her family and they’ve been loving it. I’m going to post a teriyaki version after the holidays.

      Reply

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