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A large skillet full of honey BBQ chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli for a one-pot meal.
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BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

Easily make this one-pot Honey BBQ Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli in under 30 minutes for dinner tonight!  Cubed sweet potatoes and chicken get cooked together in a sweet and savory honey barbecue sauce for a healthy meal the whole family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 ¼ tsp. salt divided
  • ½ tsp. pepper divided
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil divided
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 head broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Cilantro optional
  • Green onions optional

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken: Whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pour BBQ sauce mixture over cubed chicken in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Marinate for at least 10-15 minutes or up to overnight
    1 lb. chicken breasts, ⅓ cup BBQ sauce, 1 Tbsp. honey, 1 ¼ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. pepper
  • Saute the potatoes: In a large skillet or pot over medium heat add 3 tablespoons olive oil, sweet potatoes, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Saute for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are almost cooked through.
    4 Tbsp. olive oil, 3 cups sweet potatoes
  • Add the garlic and chicken: Push sweet potatoes to the side of the skillet. Add last tablespoon of olive oil and garlic cloves. Saute for 1 minute over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and sauce to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2 cloves garlic
  • Mix in the broccoli: Lastly, add broccoli on top of the chicken and sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to Low. Simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until broccoli is cooked through.
    1 head broccoli
  • Serve dish immediately with chopped green onions or cilantro and enjoy!
    Cilantro, Green onions

Notes

  • Use a Whole30 approved BBQ sauce and leave out the honey for Whole30.

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 14550IU | Vitamin C: 44.3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.7mg