Sheet Pan Chili Ginger and Barbecue Chicken
Sticky, spicy , and delicious BBQ chicken! So much flavor coming from the chili-and-ginger-flavored barbecue sauce. The chicken is then coated in cornstarch and baked then caramelized with the BBQ sauce. A quick takeout-style weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast, skinless boneless, cut in 1 inch chunks (680 g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Ginger BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, store bought (10.1 oz | 302 g)
- 3 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger, (use up to 1 tablespoon if you like ginger like me!)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
To garnish:
- 3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- If your sheet pan is not nonstick, brush or spray the pan with a little oil to ensure the chicken doesn't stick. On a sheet pan, toss the chicken chunks with sea salt, ground black pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken and toss once more to ensure every piece is well coated.
- Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. This initial cooking time allows the chicken to cook partially and develop a golden crust.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the ginger BBQ sauce. In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, chili sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined. You may add a little bit of sugar to the mixture if you want extra caramelization and a hint of sweetness.
- After 15 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven and carefully toss the partially cooked chicken in the prepared ginger BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce and finish cooking.
- Once fully cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and garnish the chicken with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve the sheet pan chili and barbecue chicken hot alongside steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
TIPS & TRICKS
Add extra ginger if you like ginger. I always add more because I love the ginger taste!
You may add a little bit of sugar to the BBQ mixture if you want extra caramelization and a hint of sweetness. 2-3 tablespoons sugar should be sufficient but adjust it to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1306mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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