Description
A refined one-pan dinner featuring caramelized sweet potatoes, smoky BBQ-glazed chicken, and crisped herbs, balancing sweet, tangy, and savory notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed (about 4–6 pieces)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.25 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup high-quality BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra gloss)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for pan)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter, cold (optional, for a silky finish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil until it shimmers. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear the thighs skin-side down until a deep golden crust forms, about 4–5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and toss in the sweet potato cubes and sliced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until edges begin to brown and the potatoes show a satin sheen, about 8–10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, and honey in a bowl until glossy. Pour half the sauce over the sweet potatoes, stirring to coat and scrape up any fond.
- Nestle the seared chicken among the sweet potatoes, brush each piece with remaining sauce, and dot the skillet with the cold butter.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and a final grind of black pepper before serving.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute chipotle BBQ and add a squeeze of lime at the end. Ensure chicken is dry before searing for a better crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg