Description
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is a delightful weeknight meal that combines juicy chicken breasts glazed with tangy barbecue sauce and sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes. This easy-to-make dish fills your kitchen with the mouthwatering aroma of a backyard cookout, making it perfect for both family dinners and casual gatherings. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a flavorful dinner without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cubed
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; place on one side of the baking sheet.
- Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper; arrange beside the chicken.
- Brush BBQ sauce generously over chicken, reserving some for later.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (6 oz) + 1/2 cup sweet potatoes (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg