Description
These Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Ranch Bowls are the perfect easy weeknight dinner or a great option to meal prep for lunch! Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, paired with roasted sweet potatoes and rice, and finished with an herby green goddess ranch dressing!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup honey bbq sauce (plus another 1/3 cup for basting)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 1 large garnet sweet potato, diced (around 1 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
- white rice
- arugula
- pickled onions
- avocado
- honey bbq sauce
- green goddess ranch
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs, salt, spices, honey bbq sauce, and olive oil to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine and coat the chicken.
- Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes, salt, spices, and olive to a mixing bowl. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated in the spices and oil.
- Make the Chicken and Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the chicken thighs on one side of the lined sheet pan and place the sweet potatoes on the opposite side in an even layer. Bake the chicken and sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender, tossing the potatoes as needed to ensure they don’t burn.
- Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove them from the sheet pan and set aside. Next, spread the chicken thighs out on the sheet pan. Baste them with more honey bbq sauce. Turn the oven to broil and then place the chicken thighs back in the oven. Broil the chicken for 4-6 minutes, until the chicken is browned, the barbecue sauce is sizzling, and the edges are crispy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of white rice and add the chicken, sweet potatoes, arugula, pickled onions, and avocado. Finish with a drizzle of honey bbq sauce and green goddess ranch.
