Description
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken with Potatoes is a comforting, all-in-one meal featuring crispy chicken thighs, roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, and caramelized red onions, all glazed with a smoky BBQ sauce. This easy recipe minimizes cleanup and delivers hearty, family-friendly flavors perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large red onion, cut into thick wedges
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for serving)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes and red onion with olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Pat chicken thighs dry. Rub with remaining salt and pepper. After 20 minutes, remove pan from oven, stir veggies, and nestle chicken among them.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internally.
- Brush chicken generously with BBQ sauce and return to oven for 5-7 minutes. Optional: broil 1-3 minutes for char.
- Rest 5-10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
- For crispier skin, pat chicken thoroughly dry before seasoning.
- Substitute skinless chicken thighs for a lighter version, but reduce cooking time slightly.
- Marinate chicken in BBQ sauce overnight for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with vegetables
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg