Description
A quick, one-pan American-style meal with spiced chicken thighs and baked potatoes soaked in smoky BBQ sauce. Convertible preparation and flavor-balancing techniques create tender, caramelized chicken and seasoned potatoes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 large boneless chicken thighs with skin
1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
2 large peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper
Cube potatoes into ½-inch pieces and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 clove garlic until evenly coated
Place chicken thighs skin-side up on one half of the sheet pan and season the meat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and 2 cloves garlic
Place cubed potatoes alongside the chicken and spread BBQ sauce over both in a zig-zag pattern
Roast for 35 minutes, then brush an additional ¼ cup BBQ sauce on top for 5 more minutes
Notes
Use sweet potatoes for slightly sweeter flavor
Adjust BBQ sauce quantity to taste (reduce to 1 cup for less sweet/tangy flavor)
Chicken skin allows for naturally rich flavor; remove if avoiding fat
Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safety
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with approximately ¼ cup barbecue sauce and 1 cup potatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg