One Pot Honey BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Easily make this One-Pot Honey BBQ Chicken with Sweet Potatoes in under 30 minutes for dinner tonight! Cubed sweet potatoes and chicken are cooked together in a sweet, savory, and tangy honey barbecue sauce for a healthy meal the whole family will love. Not only does it taste so good, it will make you FEEL good, too!

One-Pot Honey BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Just about everything tastes better with a bit of BBQ sauce!

And this one-pot honey BBQ chicken with sweet potatoes is no exception.

The sweet flavor from the sweet potatoes and the bit of honey added…

Mixed together with the savory chicken and broccoli…

And all coated in a tangy barbecue sauce…

And did I forget to mention that it’s also ready in under 30 minutes!? Plus, this one-pan dinner is an easy cleanup, too.

Yup! You can either meal prep this dish ahead of time for the week or quickly throw it together on busy weeknights.

Want more easy BBQ chicken? Check out this BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad made with this Baked BBQ Chicken!

Ingredients

The simple ingredients you need to make this one-pot honey BBQ chicken and sweet potato recipe include:

• Chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are cut into 1-inch cubes in this dish, so they cook up quickly. Feel free to substitute with chicken thighs if that’s what you have on hand.
• Sweet Potatoes. Peeled and cubed sweet potatoes give a majority of the sweet flavor to this meal. You can try substituting them for regular Russet or other white potatoes, but just know the flavor of the dish will be affected.
• Broccoli. Added towards the end of cooking, broccoli florets get steamed until bright green and perfectly crisp! Make sure not to add the broccoli too soon as it will become mushy and overcooked. You can remove as much of the broccoli stems as you like.
• BBQ sauce. Depending on your taste preference you can choose to use an original BBQ sauce, a more smokey, a more spicy, or even a slightly sweet variety. Since barbecue sauce adds a massive amount of the flavor to this dish, you’ll want to choose one that you really like on its own!
• Honey. Just a bit of honey is mixed into the sauce to add a touch of sweetness. If you don’t have honey, you can use white sugar, brown sugar, agave nectar, or pure maple syrup instead.
• Garlic. Fresh minced garlic cloves are mixed into the sauce. If you don’t have garlic cloves, you can also substitute with ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.

How to Make this One-Pot Chicken Dish

Below you’ll find the steps to make this healthy one-pan chicken dish at home:

Prep the Ingredients

A key thing to note when you’re preparing the ingredients for this dish is the importance of the size that you cut them.

Since all of the food will be cooked together in ONE pot, you’ll want to make sure they’re the correct shape.

For the sweet potatoes, make sure they are no larger than ½-inch cubes.  If they are, they will take quite a bit longer to fully cook through.

The chicken needs to be cut no larger than 1-inch cubes.

Lastly, the broccoli will need to be cut into bite-sized pieces.

Make the Sauce and Marinade

It’s pretty quick and easy to make this 30-minute one-pot chicken and sweet potatoes recipe.

Whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Combine BBQ mixture and cubed chicken in a 1-gallon sized zip-top bag. Marinate for at least 10-15 minutes or up to overnight.

You can also make the sauce in a large bowl, then add the chicken to it.

Cook the Potatoes

Add a drizzle of olive oil along with the potatoes, salt, and pepper to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until they are almost cooked through.

Push sweet potatoes to the side of the skillet and add oil and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.

Add the Chicken and Broccoli

Place the marinated chicken and sauce to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place broccoli on top of the chicken and sweet potatoes.

Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until broccoli is bright green and cooked through. The sweet potato cubes should be tender and the chicken golden brown with an internal temperature of 165℉. (Learn more about the internal temp for chicken with What temperature is chicken done?)

Serve the Chicken and Veggies

While this is definitely a full meal on its own, you can always serve it with some basmati rice or cauliflower rice to make it go a little further.

An extra bit of greens would also be a great idea.

Meal Prep and Storage

• To Prep-Ahead: You can prep the sweet potatoes, broccoli, and chicken and store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days before cooking. The sauce can also be made up to a week before cooking and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• To Store: Leftover chicken and veggies will last for up to 3-4 days if sealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
• To Freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container for up to 4-6 months. 
• To Reheat: To reheat you can either add it back to a skillet over medium heat or warm it up in the microwave.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Prep early. You can easily dice the veggies a day or two early to make cooking this healthy dinner a breeze.
• Let it chill. Marinate the chicken for at least several hours for the most flavor.
• Pay attention. Don’t overcook the broccoli or it will be mushy.
• Double up. If you like saucy chicken, you can double the BBQ marinade.
• Serve it up. This one-pan meal is delicious on white rice or cauliflower rice.
• Add some flavor. Spice this dish up with some cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning for a kick, or herbs, like Italian seasoning.

More Easy Chicken Recipes

Add these simple chicken recipes to your meal plan to get the whole family raving.

Lean options like Chicken Satay, Copycat Chipotle Chicken, Chicken Bryan, and Glazed Balsamic Chicken are showstoppers.

Or, choose a flavorful variety like Massaman Chicken Curry or General Tso’s Chicken for an easy dinner.