BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is perfect for a small family of two or three. It’s easy, flavorful, healthy, and budget-friendly. Great for those nights when you want something satisfying without spending a lot.
Feel-Good BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
We love sheet pan recipes around here because they’re quick to throw together, healthy, easy to clean up, and full of flavor from everything roasting together on one pan. This BBQ chicken version is no exception. It delivers a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and savory in every bite.
For this recipe, we use chicken thighs because they’re more affordable than breasts and bring the best juicy, rich flavor. Roasted sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the smoky BBQ glaze, and we toss in broccoli for a dose of green goodness to round out the meal.
It’s an easy recipe to keep in your weekly dinner rotation and even easier to customize based on what you have on hand. You’ll find that it’s the perfect size for a smaller family so you don’t have leftovers for days.
Here’s What You Need
- Chicken thighs– We use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor. You can also use chicken breasts just make sure not to overcook them as they can become dry.
- Veggies-Sweet potatoes, fresh broccoli, and red onion.
- Pantry seasonings
- Brown sugar- A touch of sugar helps caramelize the potatoes and chicken.
- BBQ sauce– Your favorite brand or homemade.
- Olive oil
- Parsley for garnish
Easy To Assemble Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Combine sweet potato wedges with half of the seasonings and olive oil then spread out on a sheet pan with red onions.
- Brush oil over the chicken thighs and rub the remaining seasonings on both sides. Place on the sheet pan around the potatoes.
- Roast in the oven for 25-minutes.
- Meanwhile season broccoli with olive oil, salt and pepper, then toss on the sheet pan and brush the top of the chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Roast again for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Ang’s Substitutions and Variations
- Veggies- Swap out the broccoli for green beans, Brussels sprouts, or cauliflower.
- Chicken- Use chicken breast or boneless thighs.
- Potatoes: Substitute with baby potatoes or Yukon gold.
- BBQ Sauce: Go spicy, smoky, or sweet and tangy depending on your preference.
BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- Large sheet pan
Ingredients
- 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch wedges
- 1 cup red onion chunks
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided plus more for greasing pan
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425℉ and grease sheet pan with a light layer of oil.
- Mix all the seasonings and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine sweet potato wedges along with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and half of the seasonings. Place potatoes on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer then add red onion pieces.
- Next brush 1/2 tbsp olive oil on both sides of the chicken, then use the rest of the seasoning to rub on all sides. Place the chicken on the sheet pan around potatoes and onions. Roast in the oven for 25-minutes.
- While the chicken and potatoes are roasting, use the same bowl you used for the potatoes to season the broccoli florets. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper, about 1/4 tsp each.
- After the 25-minute baking time, scatter the broccoli on the sheet pan and brush the top of the chicken with BBQ sauce. Make sure it's good and saucy. Place back in the oven to continue to roast for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to 165° and broccoli is tender. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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