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sheet pan barbecue chicken and broccoli
This quick and easy one-pan meal stars barbecue sauce–covered chicken breasts and yummy roasted (not steamed!) broccoli.
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Gather Cooking Equipment
Prepare Ingredients
HEAT AND GREASE: Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with vegetable oil spray.
SEASON CHICKEN: Use paper towels to pat chicken dry. Place chicken in center of baking sheet. Sprinkle chicken evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt. Brush chicken evenly with barbecue sauce.
PREP BROCCOLI: Place broccoli in bowl. Break any large florets into small pieces. Add oil and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt and toss with your hands until broccoli is coated with oil. Arrange broccoli around chicken on baking sheet.
Food for Thought
Fun Fact! Veggie Cousins
Did you know that plants have families, just like people do? Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale are all part of the same plant family called Brassicaceae. They have similar flavors, so if you like broccoli, try one of its cousins!
