Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken with Baby Potatoes
A comforting, flavor-packed dish featuring juicy oven-baked chicken coated in a sticky sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, paired with tender roasted baby potatoes. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners because it requires minimal prep, simple ingredients, and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Description
Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken with Baby Potatoes combines crispy roasted chicken with caramelized honey garlic glaze and golden, herb-seasoned potatoes. Baking everything together allows the potatoes to absorb the rich sauce while the chicken remains juicy and flavorful.
Taste: Sweet, garlicky, slightly savory
Texture: Crispy outside, tender inside
Skill level: Easy
Meal type: Main course / Dinner
Time Required
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken
4 bone-in chicken thighs or breasts (about 700–800g)
Salt — 1 tsp
Black pepper — ½ tsp
Paprika — 1 tsp
Olive oil — 1 tbsp
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
Honey — ⅓ cup
Soy sauce — ¼ cup
Garlic (minced) — 5 cloves
Butter (melted) — 2 tbsp
Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice — 1 tbsp
Chili flakes (optional) — ½ tsp
For Baby Potatoes
Baby potatoes — 500g (halved)
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt — ½ tsp
Black pepper — ½ tsp
Dried oregano or mixed herbs — 1 tsp
Optional Garnish
Fresh parsley (chopped)
Sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Lightly grease a large baking tray or dish.
Step 2: Season the Potatoes
In a bowl, toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Spread them on the baking tray.
Step 3: Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken dry.
Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Place chicken pieces among the potatoes.
Step 4: Make Honey Garlic Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
Honey
Soy sauce
Minced garlic
Melted butter
Vinegar/lemon juice
Chili flakes (optional)
Step 5: Assemble
Pour sauce evenly over chicken.
Toss potatoes lightly so they get coated.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 35–45 minutes until:
Chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 75°C / 165°F).
Potatoes are golden and tender.
Optional: Broil for 3–5 minutes for caramelization.
Step 7: Serve
Rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with parsley or sesame seeds.
Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use boneless chicken?
Yes. Reduce cooking time to about 25–30 minutes since boneless cuts cook faster.
2. How do I make it crispier?
Broil the dish for the last few minutes or bake uncovered on the top rack.
3. Can I prepare it ahead of time?
Yes. Marinate chicken in the sauce for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
4. What vegetables can I add?
Carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, or green beans work well.
5. How to store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven for best texture.
6. Can I make it healthier?
Use skinless chicken, reduce honey slightly, and add more vegetables.
Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
Calories: 480–520 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fat: 22g
Sugar: 18g
Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 750–900mg