One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potatoes Recipe
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring juicy honey BBQ chicken breasts paired with roasted sweet potatoes. This recipe combines sweet and smoky flavors with simple ingredients to create a wholesome and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with half of the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread them evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Prepare Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Place them on the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Mix Honey BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the honey BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to blend all flavors.
- Bake the Chicken and Sweet Potatoes: Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the chicken breasts generously with the honey BBQ sauce mixture. Toss the sweet potatoes gently to coat with pan juices.
- Finish Baking: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or a mix of root vegetables if preferred.
- Crushed red pepper flakes are optional, adjust to your preferred spice level.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.