Sweet and Savory Chicken: A Sheet-Pan Recipe for Two

 Sweet and Savory Chicken: A Sheet-Pan Recipe for Two

If you love savory and sweet together, then this recipe for sheet-pan chicken will be perfect for you! You’ll only need three ingredients (two if you don’t count salt and pepper) to make this amazing meal—and it won’t even require turning on the oven! Just toss some chicken thighs, onions, and grape tomatoes onto your sheet pan, drizzle them with honey, and you’re good to go! You can use this recipe as the base for a one-pan dinner that would please both lovers of savory and sweet.

The Cast of Characters

You'll need a few key ingredients to make this dish: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, a touch of olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite BBQ sauce. For the sweet component, you'll add a bit of honey to the mix. You'll also need some chopped fresh rosemary to garnish.

Preparing The Veggies

Rinse the Brussels sprouts and trim the ends. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half. Peel and chop the shallot.

Prepping the Chicken

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place your chicken breasts on the sheet. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like. Next, drizzle on olive oil or another type of cooking oil. Finally, use your hands to rub the oil and spices into the chicken so that it's evenly coated.

Cooking The Meal

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread a thin layer of honey over the top of each chicken breast, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. 

Finishing Touches

The final touches on this dish are simple but important. First, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. This will allow the juices to redistribute, making for juicier chicken. Next, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten up the flavors. Finally, give everything a good stir, top with some chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot. Enjoy!