What is a good side dish for barbecue chicken?

Our sheet-pan dinner includes its own sides–roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, and crescent rolls. But other classic barbecue chicken sides are coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, mac and cheese, and cornbread.

What is barbecue chicken known for?

Whether coated in dried barbecue seasoning, tossed in barbecue sauce, or both, barbecue chicken is famous for being one of the most tender and flavorful chicken preparations. Grilling or smoking adds tons of flavor to relatively bland chicken, but classic dry barbecue seasonings and sauces add an amazing amount of flavor to the chicken, even when baked.

What are good desserts for a barbecue?

Pies and cookies are both excellent choices for a sweet ending at a cookout. But our favorite? Anything involving s’mores! These Easy S’mores Bars can be served warm or made ahead and served at room temperature.

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BBQ Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner

Name: BBQ Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb small new potatoes, quartered; 4 fresh corn cobs, quartered; 1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each); 1 can (4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (4 Count); 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Prep time:20 min
Total time:1 hr 15 min
Ingredients:10
Servings:4
Calories per serving:640

By Pillsbury Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 05/23/2025

BBQ Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner

Prep time:20 min
Total time:1 hr 15 min
Ingredients:10
Servings:4
Calories per serving:640

Get all the yummy, barbecued flavors of a cookout—without the hassle—any night of the week with this fun and easy take on the classic. With just a few simple ingredients and a hot oven, this low-prep chicken feast is perfect to throw in the oven while you help with homework or finish up a load of laundry. You’ll want to commit it to memory, and make it again and again.

BBQ Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner Ingredients

Here’s what you need to know.

Butter: Butter is best for flavor and browning, but oil may be substituted.

Small New Potatoes: If some of your potatoes are larger, cut in sixths or eighths instead of quarters. Similarly-sized pieces cook most evenly.

Corn Cobs: Fresh corn cobs are best, but frozen can be used instead as a nice stand-in when fresh corn isn’t in season.

Barbecue Seasoning: With salt, sugar, and a variety of other spices, barbecue seasoning packs lots of complex flavors into one ingredient.

Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts vary dramatically in size. Purchase medium chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) for the recipe timing to work properly.

Crescents: The perfect side bread, refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls make the perfect addition to your sheet-pan dinner, and they cook at the same time as the rest of the meal.

Barbecue Sauce: Use your favorite kind to add extra flavor and moisture to the chicken and veggies.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Green onions, salt, and pepper.

Cookware You’ll Need

Most of the cookware you’ll need for this recipe is probably already in your kitchen.

Sheet Pan: A large (18x13-inch) rimmed sheet pan is the best choice for this recipe, because it has plenty of room for all the components, and the rims keep everything contained on the pan.

Large Microwavable Bowl: Opting for a large microwavable bowl means you can use the microwave to melt the butter, as well as coating the chicken and veggies.

Thermometer: An instant-read thermometer is the quickest, most accurate way to determine when your chicken is done cooking.

Other Cookware You’ll Need: Chef’s knife, large spoon, paring knife, spatula, measuring cup and spoons.

How to Make BBQ Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner

Here are the basics of how to make this barbecue sheet-pan dinner.

1. Prep and Roast the Potatoes

The potatoes need a bit of a head start in the oven to get perfectly browned and tender.

2. Add Corn and Chicken to the Pan and Roast

When placing the corn and chicken on the pan, move the potatoes out of the way and make sure there’s room to place all of the chicken and corn in a single layer.

3. Add the Crescents to the Oven

Roll ‘em up, tuck ‘em, and stick ‘em in the oven! We prefer to bake the sheet pan dinner on the middle rack and the crescents on the top rack for best results.

4. Finish the Sheet-Pan Dinner

Drizzle the chicken with the barbecue sauce, or serve on the side if you prefer. Top with green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor.

Possible Variations

There are lots of variations and substitutions that work for this recipe. Vegetable oil can be used instead of butter. Instead of new potatoes, cubed Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes work well. And boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be subbed for the chicken breasts. Also, instead of plain barbecue sauce, branch out and try Japanese, Chinese, or Korean barbecue sauce.

Serving BBQ Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner

Serve this delicious sheet pan dinner with prepared baked beans and creamy coleslaw, or opt for a make-ahead salad like this Layered Picnic Salad. Another great make-ahead option is Deviled eggs to round out the meal.

Storage

We’d be surprised if you had any leftovers, but if you do, here’s how to store and reheat them.

Refrigerator

Place any leftover chicken, potatoes, and corn in individual lidded storage containers. Cover and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Freezer

We don’t recommend freezing the sheet-pan dinner components since they would freeze and reheat unevenly.

Reheating

To reheat from refrigerated, transfer individual servings onto microwavable plates. Cover loosely, and microwave on medium-high (70%) for about 2 minutes or until steaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

BBQ Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner

Prep time:20 min
Total time:1 hr 15 min
Ingredients:10
Servings:4
Calories per serving:640

Ingredient

4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb small new potatoes, quartered
4 fresh corn cobs, quartered
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
1 can (4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (4 Count)
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.

Step 2
In large bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of the butter, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Place potatoes skin sides down in single layer on pan. Reserve remaining butter and seasoning in bowl.

Step 3
Roast potatoes 16 to 18 minutes or until just tender when pierced with knife. Remove from oven; turn potatoes skin sides up. In same large bowl, add corn, and toss to coat; add, cut side down, to pan with potatoes.

Step 4
To same bowl, add remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the barbecue seasoning. Add chicken, and turn to coat.

Step 5
Arrange chicken in single layer in pan next to potatoes and corn. Roast 20 minutes longer.

Step 6
Meanwhile, unroll crescent dough; separate into 4 triangles. Roll up triangles, starting at wide end. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; curve each into a crescent shape.

Step 7
Reduce heat to 375°F. Turn corn, and return pan to oven. Add crescents to top rack of oven.

Step 8
Cook 10 to 13 minutes longer or until crescents are golden brown, juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F), and potatoes are browned and very tender.

Step 9
Drizzle chicken with barbecue sauce, and sprinkle with green onions.

Recipe Tips

For a pretty presentation, place barbecue sauce in a resealable zip top bag, snip 1/4 inch from one of the corners, and drizzle over the chicken.
Serve with additional butter for the corn and crescent rolls.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
640
Total Fat
23g
Protein
45g
Total Carbohydrate
62g
Sugars
16g

Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving Calories : 640

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	23g	36%
Saturated Fat	10g	51%
Trans Fat	½g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	4&½g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	2&½g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	0g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	135mg	45%
Sodium	1170mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate	62g	21%
Dietary Fiber	4g	18%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	4g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	16g	% Value Not Available
Protein	45g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	2%
Calcium	Value Not Available	6%
Iron	Value Not Available	15%
Potassium	960mg	27%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	20%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	15%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	4%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	20%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	15%
Niacin	Value Not Available	90%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	60%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	10%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	6%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	25%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	40%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	20%
Zinc	Value Not Available	15%
Manganese	Value Not Available	20%
Selenium	Value Not Available	45%
Copper	Value Not Available	15%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch 3&½,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate 0,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable 1&½,
Very Lean Meat 4&½,
Lean Meat 0,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 0,
Fat 3&½,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables 1c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 4oz-eq,
Dairy 0c,
Fats & Oils 3tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice4

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