Pan-Seared Kansas City-Style BBQ Chicken Breast with Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

A classic American comfort food dish that originated in the southern United States, featuring tender and juicy chicken breast smothered in a sweet and tangy Kansas City-style BBQ sauce, served alongside crispy honey-glazed sweet potatoes.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup Kansas City-style BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 2 pounds Large sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Butter

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Step 3: Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and brush with olive oil.

4. 4

   Step 4: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

5. 5

   Step 5: Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6: While the chicken is baking, toss the sweet potatoes with butter, salt, and black pepper on a separate baking sheet.

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   Step 7: Bake the sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes or until tender and caramelized.

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   Step 8: Remove the chicken from the oven and brush with the BBQ sauce mixture.

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   Step 9: Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.

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    Step 10: Remove the chicken and sweet potatoes from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

💡 Pro Tips

To prevent the chicken from drying out, make sure to not overcook it. For a crispy glaze on the sweet potatoes, bake them for an additional 5-7 minutes. Store leftover chicken and sweet potatoes in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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