Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Potatoes
Juicy roasted chicken breasts glazed with a fragrant honey-lavender sauce paired with crispy roasted garlic potatoes. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs honey, dried culinary lavender, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut 1.5 lbs baby potatoes into halves, toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Step 2: While potatoes roast, combine 1/4 cup honey and 1 tsp dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan over low heat; warm gently for 3 minutes until honey is fragrant and infused, then remove from heat.
- Step 3: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 4: Brush the lavender honey glaze generously over each chicken breast. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 5: Remove chicken and potatoes from oven, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over both, and let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Potatoes?
Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
