Description
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is a quick, flavorful one-pan meal that delights with tender chicken and caramelized sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and chopped into bite-sized chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Peel (if desired) and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized chunks for quicker cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts and sweet potato chunks. Drizzle with olive oil and BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- Transfer the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan in an even layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve on plates and drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to add bell peppers or your favorite vegetables for enhanced flavor. Experiment with different BBQ sauces to discover unique taste variations.