Description
This Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans is a simple and flavorful all-in-one dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Chicken thighs are coated in a smoky, sweet spice mix and BBQ sauce, roasted alongside tender potatoes seasoned with French onion soup mix, and finished with fresh green beans for a nutritious and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Spice Mix
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Protein and Vegetables
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ pounds baby potatoes, cut in half or quartered if large
- 1 packet French onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
- 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Make the spice mix: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cumin until evenly mixed.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the prepared spice mix, tossing until all pieces are thoroughly coated. Arrange the chicken thighs on one half of the lined baking sheet.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a medium bowl, toss the baby potatoes with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the French onion soup mix ensuring they are well coated. Spread the potatoes on the other half of the baking sheet next to the chicken.
- First bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add green beans and BBQ sauce: After 20 minutes, add the trimmed green beans on top of the potatoes and gently stir them to coat. Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Final bake: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes and green beans are tender.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the BBQ chicken alongside roasted potatoes and green beans for a complete and comforting meal.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165°F internal temperature.
- If baby potatoes are large, quarter them for even cooking.
- Aluminum foil lining makes cleanup quick and easy.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to preferred spice level.
- Substitute green beans with another vegetable like asparagus or broccoli if desired.
