How to Make Baked BBQ Chicken with Sweet Potato and Cranberries - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a hearty, home-cooked meal, and this recipe for Baked BBQ Chicken with Sweet Potato and Cranberries is sure to hit the spot. The combination of tender, juicy chicken, sweet potato, and tangy cranberries makes for a delicious, satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual get-together with friends.

This recipe is not only mouthwatering, but it's also relatively simple to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients and minima...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and cored
  • ½ medium sweet onion
  • 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Pierce sweet potato several times with a fork, then cut in half. Place in a microwave-safe dish; pour in about 1/2 inch of water. Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop carrots, apple, and onion; arrange in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Brush barbecue sauce on both sides of the chicken breasts and lay atop the vegetables.
  • Remove sweet potato from the microwave. Peel and discard skin. Cut sweet potato into large chunks; scatter into the baking dish. Sprinkle cranberries over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 353mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1006mg