One Pan Roasted Honey Orange Chicken and Potatoes with incredible flavors, simple to prepare, everything you want in a hearty and comforting meal






Since it’s officially February and it’s baking season for me, this is probably the last savory dish, well maybe not savory but the last “dinner” dish you’ll be seeing for a while. With that being the case, I thought I should give you something that truly represents my style of cooking and what I’m all about when it comes to simple but incredibly flavorful meals. This is where this one pan roasted honey orange chicken and potatoes sheet pan dinner comes into play.

Now that’s a mouthful, literally and figuratively. I also think that this dish is perfect for the holidays coming up especially if you garnish it with some pomegranate seeds and parsley. Not only will it impress your guests, but they’ll be asking you for this recipe, trust me on that.







Now let’s talk about these baby potatoes a bit. Usually baby potatoes only require about 20 to 30 minutes to bake, however I wanted these potatoes to get a nice and dark brown color over them and from the honey mixture from the chicken they caramelized on the bottom, which made them incredibly delicious. Totally up to you how you cook them though, you can always just add them about half hour before the chicken is done roasting.







The combination of honey with the chili garlic sauce is so good, and don’t be afraid to add more if you need to. The chili garlic sauce gives a punch of fiery and tangy goodness and adds a lot of freshness too. Then let’s not forget the orange which gives it a bit of citrusy flavor as well. You may also choose to squeeze some more orange juice over the chicken thighs, trust me, you’ll love it!



PREPARATION


Preheat the oven to 425 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl toss together the baby potatoes with the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Microwave the honey for about 20 seconds just so that it warms up a bit, then whisk it together with the garlic chili sauce in a small bowl. Place the chicken thighs skin side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each thigh generously with the honey mixture, then season with a bit of salt and pepper. Flip the thighs over so that the skin side is up and repeat brushing with the honey mixture and seasoning with salt and pepper.

Scatter the potatoes around the chicken thighs then place the orange slices overtop.

Bake for about an hour until the skin is golden brown and the meat easily detaches from the bone. The potatoes should also be nicely baked and golden brown. 

Garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley if preferred. Serve while warm.


Recipe Notes

Usually baby potatoes only require about 20 to 30 minutes in the oven, but I wanted these potatoes to be nicely roasted and browned. Because they roasted together with the honey mixture from the chicken, the potatoes almost caramelized on the bottom. If you prefer your potatoes less cooked, simply add them 30 minutes into roasting the chicken.

Drumsticks can also be used in this recipe with no change to cooking time, temperature or ingredients.

If you're using skinless boneless thighs, the roasting time will only be around 30 minutes.

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.







INGREDIENTS


For Potatoes

1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes cleaned
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper ground

For Chicken Thighs

1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
6 chicken thighs with skin and bones
1 medium orange cut into slices
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper ground

Optional

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped




NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories 403 Calories from Fat 189    Total Fat 21g 32%    Saturated Fat 5g 25%    Cholesterol 110mg 37%    Sodium 524mg 22%    Potassium 716mg 20%    Total Carbohydrates 32g 11%    Dietary Fiber 2g 8%    Sugars 13g    Protein 20g 40%    Vitamin A 1.8%    Vitamin C 27.1%    Calcium 2.7%    Iron 10.1%