Description
This One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a delicious and easy meal combining tender, juicy chicken breasts with caramelized sweet potatoes, all glazed in a smoky honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup, this dish balances sweet and savory flavors and is baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), diced
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky variety recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and sweet potatoes evenly.
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the chicken breasts and diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper to coat them evenly and season properly.
- Make Honey BBQ Glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey and BBQ sauce until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a flavorful glaze.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the chicken breasts on one side of a large baking dish and the diced sweet potatoes on the other side, keeping them separate for even cooking.
- Brush Glaze: Generously brush the honey BBQ glaze over the chicken breasts, ensuring good coverage for a delicious caramelized finish.
- Bake: Bake everything in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown, and the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme before serving.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- If you prefer extra crispy edges on the sweet potatoes, consider broiling for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is perfectly cooked and juicy.
