Description
This Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken, Potatoes, and Green Beans recipe is a simple, wholesome one-pan meal that combines tender, flavorful chicken breasts with roasted baby Yukon gold potatoes and crisp green beans. Coated with a smoky blend of spices and tangy barbecue sauce, this dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual family gathering. The use of a single sheet pan makes cleanup a breeze while delivering deliciously caramelized results.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
Seasoning and Sauces
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce plus more for brushing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Season the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved Yukon gold potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Ensure the potatoes are evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Roast the potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan and roast in the oven for 15 minutes to start softening and browning.
- Prepare the green beans: While the potatoes roast, toss the trimmed green beans with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil and a light pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Add chicken and vegetables to pan: Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Push the roasted potatoes to one side, place the chicken breasts on the pan, and brush them generously with barbecue sauce. Add the green beans in an even layer on the remaining empty space of the pan.
- Bake everything together: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the potatoes become fork tender.
- Brush with extra BBQ sauce: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with additional barbecue sauce to enhance flavor and caramelization.
- Rest before serving: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving, ensuring juices redistribute and the meat stays moist.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, broil the sheet pan for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option if preferred.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce to adjust sweetness and spice level according to taste.
