Name: Honey BBQ Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 900 g chicken breast (cubed); 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1.5 tsp cumin; 1.25 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 10 ml olive oil; 20 g butter (light, for cooking); 45 g honey; 150 g bbq sauce (reduced sugar); 2 tbsp parsley (chopped); 900 g potato (cubed); 1.25 tsp salt; 2 tsp italian herb mix; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1.5 tsp garlic powder; 1.5 tsp onion powder; 35 g Parmesan cheese (finely grated); 10 ml olive oil (optional); 200 g cottage cheese (low fat); 250 ml milk (low fat); 1 tsp italian herb mix; 1 tsp garlic powder; 30 g Parmesan cheese (finely grated)

Honey BBQ Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

This meal prep-friendly dish combines glazed honey BBQ chicken, roasted garlic Parmesan potatoes, and a light creamy sauce. It is designed as a high-protein main that reheats well through the week.

Why This Recipe Works

Chicken is browned first, then glazed briefly so the sauce stays glossy instead of burning. Potatoes are seasoned dry and roasted hot for texture, then finished with Parmesan for extra savoriness.

The blended cottage cheese sauce adds protein and moisture without heavy cream.

How To Make It Smoothly

Start potatoes first. While they roast, cook chicken in batches and blend sauce.

For best texture, store sauce separately and add it after reheating chicken and potatoes.

Storage and Variations

Store in airtight containers up to 4 days. Reheat chicken and potatoes until hot, then add sauce.

Protein swaps: turkey breast or tofu. Vegetable swaps: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Serving & Goal Fit

One serving is one-fifth of the full recipe (one bowl).

Training day: add 50 g cooked rice or one piece of fruit.

Rest day: reduce carbs slightly by serving a smaller potato portion.

Protein swaps: turkey breast or tofu can use the same spice and glaze profile.

Vegetable swaps: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Texture Notes

The potatoes are doing more than filling out the meal prep box. Their crisp edges and parmesan finish help balance the sticky glaze on the chicken, which keeps the overall bowl from feeling too soft after reheating.