The perfect combination of sweet and heat is here in my One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Potatoes! Chicken thighs are marinated with a garlicky Calabrian chili and honey sauce, then baked until tender with potatoes, and finished with an outrageous homemade hot honey sauce!
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Sweet heat perfection
If you’ve been following Sip and Feast for a while, you know I typically stick to classic ingredients and don’t often hop on the trend train. That being said, the hot honey trend is one I can 100% get on board with, and once you try my one-pan hot honey chicken and potatoes, you will see why!
I love the heat of Calabrian chili paste and use it in quite a few recipes, like my shrimp alla vodka, and Calabrian potatoes and peppers, but when it’s combined with honey, something magical happens! The sweet heat pairs perfectly with the tender baked chicken and potatoes in this dish, and I just know you will love it too (even if you’re not a fan of spice)!
While this is a one-pan meal, it wouldn’t hurt to serve it with a green vegetable, such as sauteed spinach or roasted broccoli.
Recipe Ingredients
All ingredients for this recipe are shown in the pic below and special notes are made in this bulleted list to assist you.
- Chicken. I’m using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, same as I do for my one-pan chicken thighs and brothy beans. You can also use boneless chicken thighs. Thighs hold up really well to baking, they don’t dry out, and the skin becomes super crisp. You can use breasts, but be sure to remove them when the internal temp hits 160°F to prevent them drying out.
- Potatoes. I’m using Yukon golds as their texture holds up well to the roasting/baking process.
- Marinade. To make the hot honey marinade, I’m using garlic, onion, olive oil, white wine (Sauvignon blanc works well), tomato paste, Calabrian chili paste, honey, dried oregano, and fine sea salt.
- Hot honey sauce. This is a simple combo of honey and Calabrian chili paste, plus a pinch of salt. You can use a store-bought hot honey, but homemade is cheaper and better. If you desire a smooth hot honey consistency, simmer it for 10-15 minutes and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
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How to make it
Each number corresponds to the numbered written steps below.
- Blend the marinade ingredients together and pour into a sealable bag with the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Combine the hot honey ingredients, taste test, and add more Calabrian chili paste, or more honey, depending on how spicy you’d like it.
- Place the potatoes in a baking dish. Remove the chicken from the bag and pour the remaining marinade on top of the potatoes. Use your hands to thoroughly coat the potatoes with the marinade and spread them into one layer, then season with salt and pepper. Bake the potatoes in a 425°F oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and place the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes, skin side up. Drizzle the remaining marinade on the chicken, cover the pan with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of at least 185°F and the potatoes are tender.
- To brown the chicken and crisp up the skin even more, broil for 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and let the chicken sit for 10 minutes, then garnish with the basil leaves and serve with a drizzle of hot honey sauce.
Top tips
- Don’t overcrowd. For best results, and to more effectively crisp the skin on the chicken, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. If you don’t have enough room, simply use two pans.
- Taste test. Hot honey baked chicken and potatoes should be made to your personal heat tolerance level. If you prefer spicy, add more Calabrian chili paste, if you prefer sweeter, add more honey.
- Let it rest. Resting for 10-15 minutes allows the chicken and potatoes to reabsorb all the pan juices.
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One-Pan Hot Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
Remaining ingredients
- 8 large chicken thighs overlapping skin trimmed
- 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes cut into large chunks
- 10 basil leaves for garnish
For hot honey sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste plus more to taste
- 1 pinch salt
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Instructions
- Blend the marinade ingredients until smooth. Place the chicken along with all of the marinade in a sealed bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and set the rack to the middle level.
- In a small bowl, combine the hot honey ingredients. Taste test and add more Calabrian chili paste to taste, or if too spicy, add a bit more honey. Set aside.
- Add the potatoes to a baking dish. Remove the chicken to a plate and squeeze the remaining marinade onto the potatoes. With your hands, thoroughly coat the potatoes with the marinade and spread them out into one even layer. Season the potatoes with a touch of salt and pepper. Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and place the chicken thighs on the top of the potatoes, skin side up. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue to bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken registers an internal temp of at least 185°F and the potatoes are tender. To further brown the chicken, broil for a 2-3 minutes but watch carefully.
- Let the chicken sit lightly tented for 10 minutes before serving so that the chicken and potatoes will reabsorb the juices. Garnish with the basil and serve with a drizzle of the hot honey sauce and grated Romano or parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Baking dishes. Use two baking dishes if you can not fit everything in one. Avoid overcrowding to more effectively roast the chicken.
- Hot honey. Adjust the hot honey to personal tastes. Add more Calabrian chili paste to taste, or if too spicy, add a bit more honey.
- Broil carefully. If needed, broil the chicken during the last few minutes to crisp the skin.
- Rest before eating. Let the chicken sit for 10 minutes before eating. This will help the chicken and potatoes reabsorb all the pan juices.
- Leftovers. One-pan hot honey chicken and potatoes can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
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This dish turned our kitchen into a hot honey-scented paradise. The chicken came out juicy and sweet with enough heat to remind us we’re alive, and the potatoes soaked up every drop of deliciousness like tiny, carb-filled heroes. We do like a spicy meal so I added a little more Calabrian chili paste than the recipe called for.
Best of all? Only one pan. It’s the kind of meal that tastes amazing and doesn’t punish you with a sink full of consequences.
Easy, tasty, and flirty with your taste buds. Would absolutely make again—and definitely not share leftovers. LOL
So happy to hear that, Ceejay! Thanks for the great comment!
The calabrian chilis are no joke. First time I’ve used them in anything, but it won’t be my last. I thought this was absolutely delicious.
I need to do better in planning ahead though… I had to scramble for something to make last night because after tasting the marinade, I decided I wanted to marinate the chicken over night!
We have made a ton of your dishes but this one has been our absolute favorite. The sauce was so delicious and made the potatoes so flavorful as well. We will absolutely be making this one again.
We’re so happy to hear that, Mel!
This was tasty! the marinade smelled incredible. I would suggest adding salt and pepper to the chicken before adding the marinade. it tasted like it was missing something. the potatoes I added salt and pepper to and they tasted wonderful. I used trader joes Calabrian chilis and i did not find this spicy at all- I would actually add more next time! I added carrots to the potatoes to roast. I also roasted a bell pepper and onion with the sauce (had to use it up, didn’t have broccoli like shown in video). Added a nice touch. Overall, delicious recipe. I would make this again.
We’re so glad you enjoyed, Kay!
Outstanding dish! This is so easy to make and easy maximum flavor for little effort. We loved the sweetness from the honey and the heat from the calabrian peppers. 10/10 for sure. PS: Calabrian peppers are not sold in every market in Eastern Pennsylvania but Wegmans carries them.
We’re so glad you enjoyed, Karen!
Really specular, especially for a very easy disk. The Calabrian pepper paste has incredibly deep flavor. I have made several from sip and feast. I cannot believe the teste tester would not have given this a 10!!
We’re so glad you enjoyed, Otto!
This was one of the most delicious dinners I’ve eaten in a long time!!! I follow so many cooking sites looking for new recipes. All too often, I’ll find a recipe that looks and sounds delicious but then doesn’t live up to the hype of the reviews. Definitely not the case with this one. Not only did the dish look like yours when completed, I couldn’t stop eating it because it was like heaven on a plate. This is the first recipe of yours I’ve made but it will definitely NOT be the last!!!
We’re so happy to hear that, Deanne! Thanks for the great comment!
What can I say, a thing of beauty
So glad you enjoyed, Jack!
This sounds delicious I will give it a try! I enjoy watching you and your family, love the way you present your recipes. one thing I noticed in this recipe, you mentioned “remove the foil”, but you never mentioned to “cover pan with foil “.
Just saying!
Keep the recipes coming! My grandparents were from Sicili, so I do
Recognize a lot of your recipes.
Marie
Hi Marie, thanks for pointing that out! We’ve updated the recipe to note when to cover the pan with foil.
Could you use the marinade for boneless chicken breast for grilling? My family complains not enough flavor to mine. Blah and bland/
Thank you
Sure, you could do that.
Will make this for dinner tomorrow – looking forward to the Calabrian marinade and hot honey sauce!
Recipe question: You not in Step 4 to “Remove the chicken to a plate and squeeze the remaining marinade onto the potatoes.” (Sounds great!) But, in Step 5 you say: Drizzle the remaining marinade onto the chicken and cover the pan with foil. Are you suggesting that you split the marinade left in the bag (and maybe some excess from the chicken) or did you intend to have us reserve some of for this purpose?
Hi Rob. I just removed that section, since there will be no more marinade left. Thanks for letting me know. Hope you enjoy the recipe.
Thanks James! I made Hot Honey Baked Chicken and Potatoes for dinner last night and it was even better than I imagined!
I’ve become a fan of Calabrian Peppers and bought the Chili Paste that you recommended from Amazon. It was worth the 2 day wait!! Yum! 😊 That Honey/Pepper sauce is amazing but really simple. We plan to use it on wings today!
One recommendation for those that make large batches which requires two dishes – increase the marinade amount to perhaps 50% more to make sure you have enough.
We are so glad you enjoyed, Rob. Thanks for the comment!
This was too easy! The overnight marinade is luscious and imparts a round flavor profile without a lot of heat. I love garlic so I’d say, many would not, is add roasted garlic ‘paste’ to the remaining marinade slathered onto the chicken just before cooking. At least that’s what I did. I never heard of Calabrian Peper Paste, but Jim and Amazon had, so I got two. It’s delicious and just hot enough. Great RECIPIE Sip & Feast! Your work has improved my capacity as a home cook.. My household loves every recipie.
We’re thrilled to hear that, Virginia! Thanks for the comment!
Love your recipes. was wondering if Thai paste can be substituted for the Calabrian paste.
Hi Barry. I’m pretty sure it could, but you might want to back off a bit. I am assuming that Thai paste has a higher heat level.
Can I use chicken breasts, not a fan of thighs.
Hi Laura, yes, please refer to the Ingredients section (under the ingredient photo) where Jim addresses using breasts.
I made this tonight- it was great! The honey topping sauce made the dish! Well-done! Will make again!
We are so happy you enjoyed it, Margaret!
This was freaking amazing.
It was my first exposure to Calabrian peppers, and I was hooked the second I smelled the aroma from the open jar. Made my own paste, which is easy, if a bit messy.
The marinade was perfect for potatoes, and I’ll definitely be using to roast potatoes in the future.
Many thanks for this recipe.
That’s so great to hear, Joe! Thanks for the comment!
I love this flavor of sweet heat!! I was a little cautious, I’ll be making it spicier next time!!!
We’re so glad you enjoyed, Mark!
Jim, I love your recipes. I know you never recommend dried basil, but in my area, fresh basil is almost impossible to find. I’m 72 and have no access to a garden—my niece has a small garden but she’s made it clear to me that the senior citizen who lives next door has ZERO access to her basil (is that elder abuse in New York?). Any suggestions?
Thanks, John
Hi John, dried basil isn’t a good substitute for fresh basil, so if you can’t find fresh basil, just omit it. Sometimes, depending on the recipe, you can replace it with another fresh herb, such as parsley, but it really depends on the recipe.