Description
This One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potatoes recipe is a delicious and easy meal that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with sweet and caramelized sweet potatoes. The chicken is glazed with a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, then baked to perfection in a single dish, making cleanup simple and fast. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (included above, combined with chicken)
Honey BBQ Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky variety recommended)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking your dish evenly and to achieve caramelization.
- Toss Chicken and Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts and diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat evenly, ensuring both the chicken and potatoes are seasoned and oiled for roasting.
- Make Honey BBQ Glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey and BBQ sauce until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, ready for glazing.
- Arrange Ingredients in Baking Dish: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on one side of a large baking dish. Then, spread the diced sweet potatoes on the opposite side, making sure they are in a single layer for even cooking.
- Brush Chicken with Glaze: Generously brush the honey BBQ glaze over the chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly to build flavor and promote caramelization during baking.
- Bake: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown. The glaze will caramelize beautifully over the chicken.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- You can swap sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or other root vegetables if desired.
- For an extra smoky flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the honey BBQ glaze.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro add a bright finishing touch but are optional.
- This meal can be paired with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner.
