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Crispy BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe with Easy Roasted Vegetables

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy, sticky BBQ chicken thighs roasted alongside flavorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to fully heat for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, toss baby potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, half the garlic powder, and half the smoked paprika. Spread evenly on one side of a lined rimmed baking sheet. Add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs on top if using.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt, pepper, remaining garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on the empty half of the baking sheet, spacing pieces evenly.
  5. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes to start crisping the skin and roasting the vegetables.
  6. Brush chicken skin generously with BBQ sauce using a pastry brush or spoon. Return to oven.
  7. Roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, watching to ensure BBQ sauce caramelizes without burning and vegetables become tender and slightly browned.
  8. Check chicken doneness with an instant-read thermometer; internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). If no thermometer, pierce thickest part to ensure juices run clear.
  9. Remove from oven and rest chicken loosely tented with foil for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for extra crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow even roasting. Brush BBQ sauce on chicken only after initial roasting to prevent burning. Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave reheating.

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