Juicy BBQ chicken drumsticks, tender potatoes, and crisp green beans all roast together on one sheet pan for a meal that’s full of flavor and short on cleanup. The seasoning mix adds smoky depth that pairs perfectly with your favorite BBQ sauce.
Why You Need To Make This BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Kid-friendly flavors: The BBQ sauce and simple seasoning mix are a big win with picky eaters. No need to make a separate meal.
- Balanced meal in one pan: Protein, starch, and veg all cook together, so you’re not juggling separate components or cooking times.
- Pantry-friendly ingredients: Everything in this recipe is easy to find and likely already in your fridge or pantry.
I’ve made this recipe more times than I can count. It’s perfect when you want quick barbecue flavors without having to turn on the grill outside. If you’re into sheet pan dinners like I am, you’ll probably also like my Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Dinner. Sheet pan meals are a lifesaver on busy nights because you toss everything on the sheet pan and can have dinner on the table in under an hour, including prep time.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chicken drumsticks – Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are a great substitute. You could also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Just adjust the cook time accordingly.
- Yukon gold potatoes – Red potatoes or baby potatoes will also work. Just cut them to a similar size.
- Olive oil – Avocado oil is a good swap.
- Green beans – Fresh is best here. You can use trimmed asparagus, broccoli, zucchini, or even corn on the cob to round out the meal.
- BBQ sauce – Use your favorite brand. Sweet, smoky, or spicy all work.
- Seasoning – You can substitute with 3 1/2 tablespoons of a store-bought barbecue seasoning mix.
Mandy’s Top Tip
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken hits 165 degrees F for optimal food safety and juiciness.
Tips for Success
Dry the chicken – Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help the skin crisp up in the oven.
Add extra sauce – Brush on more BBQ sauce at the end and pop the pan under the broiler for a minute or two for extra caramelized flavor.
Give it space – Space everything out on the pan so the veggies and chicken roast instead of steaming.
How to Make the BBQ Chicken Drumsticks in the Oven
First, you’ll season the chicken and potatoes, then roast them until they start to crisp up. Add the green beans and BBQ sauce toward the end, then broil for that caramelized finish.
Make the seasoning mix.
Season the potatoes.
Add the green beans partway through.
Season the chicken.
Arrange on a sheet pan and bake.
Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce.
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Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks patted dry
- 1½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1½ inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 12 ounces green beans trimmed
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry. Drizzle with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, then rub with half of the seasoning mix.
- Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss with any remaining seasoning. Set the bowl aside.
- Arrange the chicken and potatoes directly on a large, rimmed sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Add the green beans to the same bowl the potatoes were in and toss with the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil.
- After 20 minutes, scatter the green beans around the pan and brush the chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the potatoes are tender.
- For extra flavor, brush with more BBQ sauce and broil for 1-2 minutes until the chicken caramelizes.
Notes
- The chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F at the thickest part without touching the bone.
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze chicken and potatoes in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Green beans may lose texture when frozen.
- Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through. You can also use a microwave, but the skin won’t stay crisp.
Nutriton
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.
What an absolutely amazing and outstanding meal, and love the sheet pan version. Easy and delicious.