BBQ chicken and potatoes is an easy, delicious meal loaded with flavor. Tender, juicy chicken breast chunks, and crispy, seasoned, air-fried potatoes are covered in BBQ sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until melty and delicious.
Chicken is a great protein for cooking because it has a mild flavor that pairs well with just about any flavor you can think of, and it has a meaty texture that works well with everything from soups to pasta. Thanks to that combination, chicken dishes can be incredibly varied. This one gets back to basics, though.
This recipe is loaded with crispy, diced potatoes and bite-size chicken chunks that I coat in a homemade BBQ sauce and load up with mozzarella cheese. It's a delicious dish that's simple, easy, and so fast! Along with my air fryer BBQ chicken breast recipes, it's one of my favorites when I want a zesty, sweet flavor.
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Why You'll Love This Baked BBQ Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
- Family-Friendly: This is literally a meat and potatoes meal, so even picky eaters will love it.
- Customizable: Make this recipe with chicken thighs, pork chops, or beef, and adjust the seasonings to suit your family's taste.
- Simple Ingredients: No fancy or exotic ingredients are used in this recipe.
- Easy: This is a simple recipe that's ready in just a few minutes, so you won't spend hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- Cubed Chicken Breasts: I prefer Springer Mountain Farms for their quality and commitment to antibiotics, hormones, or animal by-products in their feed.
- Diced Red Potatoes: The waxiness of red potatoes makes them ideal for roasting. They get crispy on the outside and soft on the inside while still retaining their shape.
- Gluten Free BBQ Sauce: Your favorite BBQ sauce is the shortcut to the recipe that gives the homemade sauce its classic flavor.
- Adobo: Adobo gives the sauce a savory, sweet, and tangy kick.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds depth of flavor and sweetness to the sauce.
- Seasonings: A blend of seasonings, including paprika and mustard, adds bold flavor to the entire dish.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella cheese makes an ooey gooey finish on top of the dish.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Flavor Variations
- Extra Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or finely diced jalapenos to the sauce.
- Store-Bought BBQ Sauce: If you'd rather make things even faster, simply use store-bought BBQ sauce.
- Proteins: You can use chicken thighs, pork, beef, or even shellfish like shrimp for this recipe.
- Cheese: Try other cheeses like cheddar or Swiss for a different flavor.
How to Make BBQ Chicken and Potatoes
1: Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil and the dry seasonings.
2: Add the potatoes to the air fryer in an even layer and cook until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
3: While the potatoes air fry, toss the diced chicken breasts and all the chicken seasonings in a large bowl until evenly coated.
4: Cook the cubed chicken in a large skillet with oil until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
5: Add the BBQ sauce and tomato paste and cook for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
6: Add the cooked potatoes and stir. Then, top with mozzarella cheese.
7: Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted. Enjoy!
Hint
Be sure you use an oven-safe skillet for this recipe! Normal skillets are not designed for oven use and may warp or crack.
Storage
Refrigerate this baked BBQ chicken and potatoes for up to 4 days in an air-tight, freezer-safe container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
To reheat the chicken, place it in a baking dish, cover it with foil, and bake at 350 until heated through or simply place your desired portion in the microwave.
What to Serve with Skillet BBQ Chicken and Potatoes
The sweet and tangy flavor of the BBQ sauce combined with the tender chicken and crispy potatoes makes this a dish that pairs well with a variety of sides.
Serve simple vegetables like pan fried squash and zucchini or a flavorful salad on the side to create a full meal.
Chocolate is always a great choice for a rustic meal like this, so for dessert, try chocolate peanut butter cupcakes or white chocolate Reese's brownies.
Tips for the Best Chicken and Potatoes
- Wash your potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Be sure to place your potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer for even cooking.
- Heat up your oil before adding the chicken. This sears the outside of the chicken faster, locking in the juices.
- Always use an oven-safe skillet for a recipe like this. Skillets not rated for oven use may warp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For crispy skins, russet or Yukon Golds are excellent roasting potatoes. For potatoes that hold their shape better, you can't go wrong with red potatoes.
The short answer is no. The longer answer is any all-metal skillet is probably safe for oven use, but you should check the manufacturer to be sure. NEVER put a pan with a silicon or wooden handle in the oven, especially under the broiler. The wood will burn, and the silicon will melt.
No, they're not. While you might initially think something like BBQ sauce wouldn't have gluten, many sauces are typically made with ingredients like Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce, all of which have gluten. In addition, many sauces contain gluten flours and powders for thickening. It's best to find a BBQ sauce specifically labeled as gluten free.
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BBQ Chicken and Potatoes
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Ingredients
Air Fryer Potatoes
- 3 medium red potatoes diced evenly
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon thyme
BBQ Chicken
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 teaspoon dry parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon adobo
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon gluten free BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
For the Potatoes
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dice them into even, bite-size chunks.
- Add the potatoes to a bowl with the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and thyme. Then, toss them until coated thoroughly.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in an even layer in your air fryer basket and cook them for 20 to 25 minutes at 385 degrees. Be sure to flip the potatoes halfway through cooking for even browning.
For the Chicken (While the Potatoes Cook)
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized cubes and add them to the bowls you used for the potatoes.
- Add the paprika, onion powder, mustard powder, parsley, brown sugar, salt, and adobo to the bowl and toss to coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Add the oil to a large oven-safe skillet and preheat it on medium-high heat. Then, cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Add the tomato paste and BBQ sauce to the skillet and stir. Then, cook for 1 to 2 minutes to let the flavors meld and heat up the sauce.
- Add the potatoes to the skillet and stir. Then, top the chicken and potatoes with the mozzarella cheese.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted. Enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
- Defrost overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Then, reheat in the microwave at 1-minute intervals.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and accurate cooking times. It only takes about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oil before adding the chicken to ensure it begins to sear immediately, creating a nice color and locking in the juices.
- Use an oven-safe skillet, and never use anything with a plastic or wooden handle. Cast iron is always your best choice.
Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!