Description
Savor mouthwatering Honey BBQ Chicken with creamy garlic parmesan potatoes, a protein-packed feast that blends sweet and savory flavors. Juicy chicken and perfectly seasoned potatoes promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken breast
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sauces and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Incorporate protein powder into the sauce, blending until completely smooth and uniform.
- Submerge chicken in the marinade within a large bowl or sealed ziplock bag, ensuring thorough coating and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor development.
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) or prepare air fryer at 375F for cooking.
- Transfer marinated chicken to baking dish or air fryer basket, cooking for 20-25 minutes in oven (15-18 minutes in air fryer), rotating midway through cooking process.
- Verify chicken reaches internal temperature of 165F (75C) for safe consumption.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain moisture.
- Simultaneously prepare potatoes by combining olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in mixing bowl.
- Distribute seasoned potatoes evenly across baking sheet, roasting at 400F for 25-30 minutes and turning halfway to achieve golden crispiness.
- Prepare creamy sauce by blending Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, optional protein powder, and milk/broth until silky smooth.
- Coat roasted potatoes with creamy mixture, ensuring thorough and even distribution.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Customize marinade by adjusting spice levels to personal heat tolerance, adding more cayenne for extra kick or reducing for milder flavor.
- Protein powder can enhance nutritional value and texture, but ensure smooth integration by whisking thoroughly into sauce to prevent clumping.
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat, allowing ingredients to fully infuse into protein.
- For gluten-free version, select certified gluten-free BBQ sauce and verify all ingredient labels carefully to prevent cross-contamination.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg