Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Savor the delightful flavors of Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potatoes, a hassle-free dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Juicy chicken breasts glazed with rich BBQ sauce combine perfectly with sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes, all cooked on one pan for an effortless clean-up. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Arrange sweet potatoes on one side of the baking sheet and place the seasoned chicken alongside them.
- Mix BBQ sauce with honey and brush half over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz) with sweet potatoes
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg