Hot Honey Sheet Pan Chicken

This Hot Honey Sheet Pan Chicken is one of the meals I make when I want something bold and filling without turning dinner into a big project. Everything cooks together on one pan, which keeps prep simple and cleanup easy. The sweet heat balances well with the roasted vegetables, making it perfect to serve as a complete dinner. It is a dependable sheet pan meal I can make on busy nights and know it will turn out just right.

👉 If you love delicious sheet pan dinners you need to try my Sheet Pan Sweet Italian Sausage and Veggies and my Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas.

This Hot Honey Sheet Pan Chicken is made with cubed chicken breast, sweet potatoes, and red onion roasted together and finished with a simple hot honey sauce. Everything bakes on one pan, making it an easy dinner option for busy nights. The balance of sweet heat and savory seasoning works well for weeknight meals or casual entertaining. This recipe is practical, flexible, and easy to repeat.

What You’ll Need for Hot Honey Sheet Pan Chicken

• Chicken Breast: Protein that roasts evenly when cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Sweet Potatoes: Add natural sweetness and hold their shape during roasting.
• Red Onion: Softens as it cooks and balances the heat with mild sweetness.
• Hot Honey Sauce: A simple blend that adds controlled heat without overpowering the dish.

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Full Ingredients List

• 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Hot Honey Sauce

• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.

Swaps & Substitutions

• Regular potatoes work if sweet potatoes are unavailable.

How to Make Hot Honey Sheet Pan Chicken

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Add the cubed chicken, diced sweet potatoes, and sliced red onion to the prepared sheet pan.

Step 3: Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss until evenly coated and spread into an even layer.

Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, melted butter or olive oil, lemon juice, and chili flakes if using.

Step 5: Pour half of the hot honey sauce over the chicken and vegetables and toss gently to coat.

Step 6: Bake for 35 minutes, stirring halfway through if desired, until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 7: Remove from the oven and drizzle the remaining hot honey sauce over the top before serving.

🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!

Hot Honey Sheet Pan Chicken Variations

• Add broccoli florets during the last 15 minutes for extra vegetables.
• Increase the hot sauce slightly for more heat.

 👉 Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas is great when you want bold flavor with simple prep.

Recipe FAQs – Hot Honey Sheet Pan Chicken

 👉 For another prep-friendly option, try my Slow Cooker High-Protein Chicken and Veggie.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a simple green salad.
• Add rice or quinoa to stretch the meal.
• This pairs well with Easy One Hour Dinner Rolls.

Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store leftovers for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Warm in the oven or microwave until heated through.

👉 My Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is another good freezer-friendly option.

How I Use the Leftovers

• Toss into a wrap with greens and feta.
• Reheat and serve over rice for lunch.
• Add to a grain bowl with extra vegetables.

If you make this, tag me @julia.pacheco.cooking on Instagram. I love seeing your dinners.