Easy to make, this Baked Chicken is glazed with honey, and baked with baby potatoes. Perfect one pan meal for the whole family!
This honey baked chicken recipe with potatoes was a ton of fun to make. I really enjoy making recipes like this one. It’s a one pan, simple meal 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, 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.
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!
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- 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
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray. I used a 9 x 13 pan.
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Place chicken thighs randomly in the pan.
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Cut baby potatoes in half. Place in pan randomly in between the chicken pieces.
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Now drizzle the olive oil over potatoes.
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Sprinkle the salt and white pepper over the chicken and the potatoes.
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Sprinkle the nutmeg over the chicken pieces.
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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.
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At the 40 minute mark take the pan out of the oven, but leave the oven on.
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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.
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Remove from oven, and place on counter. Turn oven off.
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Transfer the chicken and potatoes to a platter to serve family style.
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Garnish with parsley.
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Enjoy with a big old honey loving smile!
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:
Bacon Wrapped Ginger Soy Chicken from Yellow Bliss Road
Quinoa & Kale Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing from Katie’s Cucina
Skinny One Pot Lemon Shrimp Alfredo from Julie’s Eats & Treats
Thai Coconut Soup from Yummy Healthy Easy
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 Baked Chicken and Potatoes from Cravings of a Lunatic
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Honey Dijon Glaze from A Beautiful Bite
Honey Ginger Shrimp Skewers from Five Heart Home
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movita beaucoup says
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.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Kim, this chicken looks sooooooo good!!! We love chicken thighs! can’t wait to try this!
DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts says
I absolutely love chicken thighs. They’re especially good for braising because they’re so moist. Pairing them with honey and nutmeg sounds delicious!
Kristin says
Sounds so yummy!!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
This is a fabulous dinner option. I am smitten with every component you have going on here. Chicken, potatoes, honey. I want dinner now!
John@Kitchen Riffs says
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.
Kim Beaulieu says
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.
The Food Hunter says
I am always looking for new chicken recipes…this is a great one
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
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 🙂
Laureen King says
A great dish Kim, love using chicken thighs, way less expensive than chicken breasts and I think tastier.
Paula - bell'alimento says
Now this is a meal that my whole family would devour! Mmmm!
claire @the realistic nutritionist says
This looks divine!!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
Reading and drooling! That’s some good looking chicken and potatoes!!
Martha@A Family Feast says
Sounds like the perfect family-friendly dinner to me! This is a meal my whole family would love – even my pickiest eater!
Cookin Canuck says
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.
Heather / girlichef says
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.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
A mystery basket challenge sounds like such a fun event to be a part of! Love your entry! Looks amazing!
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
What a fun idea for a blog challenge! I love your recipe, and all of the meal ideas from one list of ingredients!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
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!
Nutmeg Nanny says
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.
Yum Girl says
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.
Kim Beaulieu says
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
Rose | The Clean Dish says
Chicken thighs are truly economical plus they happen to be my favorite part of the chicken! Beautiful recipe. Makes my mouth water!!
Melanie says
This was such a fun challenge. Love how we both used chicken and honey together. Great minds. This looks so wonderful!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
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
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This looks like a great dinner idea for busy days, which is pretty much every day in my life!
Ramona says
You simply cannot go wrong with this dish.. it looks divine. 🙂
Simran says
Hi there,
This recipe looks great! Can I swap for chicken breasts, if I’m not a fan of chicken thighs?
Thanks!
Kim Beaulieu says
Absolutely. I have a fun recipe for chicken breasts coming up soon. All on pan and absolutely fabulous.
Robin says
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.
Kim Beaulieu says
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.
Julie says
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!
Kim Beaulieu says
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.