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Pin Save JUMP to RECIPE Averie Sunshine Published: Oct 27, 2023 Updated: Oct 07, 2024 This post may contain affiliate links. Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Chicken Dinner – 🍗😍🙌 An EASY sheet pan meal that's ready in 30 minutes and loaded with layers of flavors from the spice rub, which features a mixture of chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, and more! Chili and brown sugar spice rub chicken and sweet potatoes. WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE? Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll get great new recipes each day! Email Address GO Table of Contents Juicy Brown Sugar Chicken Breasts and Sweet Potatoes Ingredients for Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Chicken How to Make This Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe View All Juicy Brown Sugar Chicken Breasts and Sweet Potatoes I love sheet pan dinners because they're easy, tasty, and ready in no time. This easy sheet pan recipe takes advantage of one of my favorite fall ingredients: sweet potatoes. Recipes To Share! However, I eat sweet potatoes year round, and I love them prepared in any way. Here they become lightly caramelized thanks to the brown sugar marinade from the chicken that runs off and clings to the sweet potatoes. They are literally finger-lickin' good! I adapted the chicken concept from my Perfect 20-Minute Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts recipe. I also have a lime-cilantro version of this chicken. The brown sugar chicken is tender, juicy, moist, easy, ready in a half hour from start to finish, and best of all, made on one sheet pan. Cleanup is as easy as tossing away a sheet of foil. Chunky wedges of red onions roast alongside the sweet potatoes and chicken for an extra layer of flavor. They too become caramelized from the chicken marinade that runs off and coats them. Between all the spices and the brown sugar in the marinade, the range and layers of flavors is off the hook! Strips of brown sugar chicken. Ingredients for Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Chicken For this easy brown sugar baked chicken dinner, you only need a few common pantry staples: Sweet potatoes Olive oil Kosher salt and pepper Boneless skinless chicken breasts – if preferred, boneless skinless chicken thighs will also work. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed Brown sugar Chili powder Paprika Cumin Garlic powder Cayenne pepper, optional but recommended Fresh parsley or cilantro, optional for garnishing Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions. Spiced Brown Sugar Chicken and Sweet Potatoes. How to Make This Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe Making baked chicken breast with brown sugar dry rub is quick and easy. Full instructions are provided in the recipe card below, but here's an overview of the cooking process: Prep the sweet potatoes: Begin by cutting the sweet potatoes small enough so that they are done at the same time the whole chicken breasts are ready. I recommend 1-inch pieces and give them an 8 to 10 minute head start in the oven before you add the chicken and red onions to the sheet pan. Prep the chicken: Drizzle the chicken and red onions with olive oil, season both generously with salt and pepper. Then, add the chili powder and brown sugar-based dry rub to both sides of the chicken breasts. Finish baking: Cook the chicken and potatoes for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Rest: After baking, make sure to let the chicken rest for five to ten minutes so that the natural juices stay in the chicken and don't run out when you slice into it. Serve: Enjoy your juicy chicken and sweet potatoes warm wtih your favorite sides! Roasted brown sugar sweet potatoes and red onions on a baking sheet. How to Ensure the Chicken Breasts Cook Evenly For this recipe, you will need to pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness. The reason for pounding is that chicken breasts are thicker in the middle and thinner on the edges. If you don't pound them, the edges will become dry and can burn before the center is cooked through. Additionally, the pounding helps to tenderize the protein. Chili & brown sugar spice rub chicken & sweet potatoes Pinterest image. What to Serve with Brown Sugar Baked Chicken A fresh spinach salad with sliced apples, dried cranberries, almonds, and shredded cheese. Apple, White Cheddar, and Spinach Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette A bowl of wheat berry salad with spinach, feta, and mixed berries. Spinach Blueberry Superfoods Salad Quinoa salad with sweet potatoes, cranberries, and herbs served on a bright yellow plate. Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Harvest Salad Garlic Herb Rolls - Indulge in the perfect holiday side dish with a basket of homemade garlic and herb rolls! Made with plenty of garlic, fresh rosemary and herbs, these soft dinner rolls are a must-have for family dinners or celebration meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even if you've never made homemade dinner rolls, don't worry because I explain it all and walk you through the steps, and make it EASY for you to master homemade rolls! Garlic Herb Rolls Chili & brown sugar spice rub chicken & sweet potatoes Pinterest image. Recipe FAQs Can I Use Different Vegetables? Yes, of course! The spicy-sweet brown sugar chicken pairs nicely with lots of different veggies. Again, keep in mind that different vegetables will have different bake times. Can I Use a Different Seasoning Blend? Definitely! You can pair the chicken and sweet potatoes with any pre-made or homemade seasoning blend you like. I used a brown sugar chicken dry rub, but use whatever you like. Honey works well, or you can add a splash of hot sauce, Sriracha, or red pepper flakes for even more heat! How do you pound chicken breasts? You don't need to pound it overly thin, just make sure it's of uniform thickness. I keep the chicken in the plastic bag it comes in from the butcher and then pound it with an empty wine bottle from the night before since I don't have a meat-pounding tool. I am all about being resourceful and the less kitchen equipment I need to have in my small kitchen, the better! Try a rolling pin, heavy frying pan, heavy-duty ice cream scoop, or even a can of beans that you first wrap in a plastic baggie. How long do leftovers last? Store leftover brown sugar chicken and sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Can I freeze this recipe? Yes! Once cool, you can transfer leftover garlic brown sugar chicken and potatoes to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when you're ready to serve. What's the best way to reheat leftovers? I'm all about keeping things as simple as possible and usually warm individual portions in 30-second intervals in the microwave. Or, reheat leftovers in a skillet over medium-high heat or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit just until heated through. Chili & brown sugar spice rub chicken & sweet potatoes Pinterest image. Chili & brown sugar spice rub chicken & sweet potatoes Pinterest image. Pin This Recipe Pin it RecipeSaveEmailIcon_Animation.gif WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE? I'LL EMAIL IT TO YOU. Enter your email and we'll send it directly to your inbox! Plus you'll get great new recipes each day! Email Email Address GO I'd like to receive more tips & recipes from Averie Cooks. Enjoy AverieCooks.com Without Ads! 🆕 Go Ad Free Chili and brown sugar chicken and sweet potatoes. Save Review Print 4.73 from 47 votes Spiced Brown Sugar Chicken and Sweet Potatoes By Averie Sunshine 🍗😍🙌 An EASY sheet pan meal that's ready in 30 minutes and loaded with layers of flavors from the spice rub, which features a mixture of chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, and more! Prep Time: 10minutes minutes Cook Time: 30minutes minutes Resting Time: 5minutes minutes Total Time: 45minutes minutes Servings: 6 servings Save this recipe to your email Enter your email and we'll send it to you! Email * Send It! Equipment 1 Baking Sheet 1 Bowl Ingredients 0.5x 2x Spice Rub: ▢⅓ to ½ cup light brown sugar, packed ▢2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder ▢2 teaspoons cumin ▢1 to 2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika ▢½ teaspoon garlic powder ▢¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional and to taste Chicken & Potatoes: ▢1.5 to 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks ▢4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; or as needed ▢kosher salt, to taste ▢freshly ground black pepper, to taste ▢1.50 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 large breasts ▢1 large or extra-large red onion, cut into thick chunks or wedges ▢2 to 3 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro finely minced, for garnishing; optional and to taste Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Instructions Preheat oven to 425F (use convection if you have it) and line a baking sheet with foil (optional but highly recommended, see Notes below) for easier cleanup. To the baking sheet, add the sweet potatoes, evenly drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil or as desired, evenly season with salt and pepper, and roast for 8 to 10 minutes. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, make the spice rub by combining the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, optional cayenne, and stir to combine; set aside. Pound the chicken to an even thickness. I use an empty wine bottle, but a meat pounder or tenderizing tool, a rolling pin, or a heavy frying pan all work. The chicken doesn't need to be pounded 'thin', but it needs to be of pounded to a uniform thickness so it all cooks through at the same time. Remove the baking sheet from the oven with the sweet potatoes, flip them, add the chicken, red onions, and evenly drizzle them with 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as desired (I use more for better flavor and to keep everything extra moist). Evenly season the chicken and red onions with salt and pepper, to taste. Evenly spoon the dry spice rub over the chicken on both sides. I add a bit more to the side that's facing up than the side that's on the bottom in contact with the baking sheet. You may not need every last drop of it, but I add a very thick coating, especially to the side of the chicken that's facing up. Bake for about 18 to 22 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165F) and done and sweet potatoes are fork tender. Tip – Keep an eye in the last few minutes of roasting because the brown sugar in the spice rub will have a tendency to burn in the final moments. Once it's starts getting dark, it's almost a guarantee the chicken is done. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into it (cover with foil if desired to keep it warmer). Resting the chicken really helps lock in the juices and moisture so don't skip this step. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs before slicing and serving. Notes Lining your pan with foil is highly recommended in case there are a lot of juices and runoff that gets dark and sticky, it's one less thing to clean up. I use this foil. Storage: Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Adapted from Perfect 20-Minute Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts and 20-Minute Baked Lime Cilantro Chicken Breasts. Nutrition Serving: 1serving, Calories: 514kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 51g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 129mg, Sodium: 384mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 16g Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. ©averiecooks.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. ↓ Click the Stars to Rate This Recipe ↓ Tried this recipe? Leave a review! 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