Sheet Pan Cowboy BBQ Chicken
Sheet pan cowboy BBQ chicken combines seasoned drumsticks, roasted vegetables, and tangy barbecue glaze all cooked together on one pan. It's a complete, mess-free dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sheet pan cowboy BBQ chicken combines seasoned drumsticks, roasted vegetables, and tangy barbecue glaze all cooked together on one pan. It's a complete, mess-free dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Spread the chopped broccoli and carrots evenly on a large sheet pan or baking dish.
Arrange the chicken drumsticks on top of and amongst the vegetables.
Drizzle everything generously with olive oil.
Sprinkle the cowboy seasoning over the chicken and vegetables.
Using your hands, toss everything together to ensure the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
Brush your favorite barbecue sauce over the top of each chicken drumstick.
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
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Total time is approximately 30 minutes: about 20-25 minutes in the oven at standard roasting temperature until chicken is cooked through, plus prep time.
Yes, but reduce cooking time by 5-10 minutes since breasts cook faster. Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F before glazing with barbecue sauce.
Chopping broccoli into florets and cutting carrots into similar-sized pieces ensures everything cooks evenly with the chicken.
Yes, assemble the sheet pan up to 4 hours in advance (covered in the refrigerator), then roast. Add 3-5 minutes to cooking time if starting from cold.
A store-bought cowboy seasoning (typically containing chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, and salt) works well, or use a homemade blend with those spices.
