Description
This delicious oven-roasted chicken dish is paired with sweet potatoes and broccoli, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 5 tablespoons mild honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 5 teaspoons spicy BBQ seasoning (divided)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (patted dry and lightly pounded)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (OR sour cream)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or more to taste)
- 1 pound sweet potatoes (diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 pound broccoli (cut into small florets)
- 1 package coleslaw mix (with black beans and corn added if you like)
- cooked rice (or another grain)
- chopped cilantro
- sliced avocado
- lime wedges
- chili powder, cayenne pepper, or sriracha (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with foil or high-heat baking parchment, or leave it unlined if you don’t mind extra cleanup.
- In a measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime juice, 3 teaspoons of the BBQ seasoning, and salt/pepper until smooth to make the flavor base.
- Transfer ½ cup of the oil mixture to a large bowl. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning and the chicken thighs. Toss well and set aside for up to 20 minutes.
- To the remaining oil mixture in the measuring cup, whisk in the yogurt (or sour cream) and Dijon mustard. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve for the dipping sauce.
- Place the chicken on one side of the prepared sheet pan, making sure each piece is well coated. Toss the sweet potatoes in the remaining seasoned oil from the bowl and arrange them on the other side. Roast at 425°F for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Add the broccoli, tossing it in the pan juices. Baste the chicken lightly as well. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, the sweet potatoes are tender, and the broccoli is nicely roasted. For extra color, broil briefly at the end if your pan and liner allow.
Notes
- Note 1: Patted dry and lightly pounded chicken thighs will cook more evenly.
- Note 2: Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- Note 3: Letting the chicken sit in the seasoning enhances the flavor.
- Note 4: Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
- Note 5: Broiling can add a nice finish but ensure your pan is broiler safe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg