Honey garlic chicken sausage and sweet potatoes is an easy sheet pan dinner with diced sweet potatoes roasted until caramelized, then tossed with sliced chicken sausage in a sticky honey, soy, and garlic glaze. It takes about 10 minutes to prep and 35 minutes in the oven, and there is only one pan to wash.
The sweet potatoes get a head start in the oven, and the sausage and glaze go on later, so nothing burns and everything finishes together. If you like this flavor combination, you may also enjoy the honey garlic sausage and sweet potato sheet pan dinner or the honey garlic chicken and sweet potato.
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Why This Honey Garlic Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potatoes Works
Honey burns easily in a hot oven, and sweet potatoes need time to soften, so the order of the steps matters.
- Sweet potatoes cut into even half-inch cubes roast in about 30 minutes, with crisp edges and soft centers.
- Precooked chicken sausage only needs to be heated and browned, so it joins the pan after the potatoes have started.
- The glaze goes on partway through, so the honey caramelizes without scorching.
- Soy sauce and garlic balance the honey, so the dish is sweet and savory rather than sugary.
Ingredients for Honey Garlic Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 14 ounces fully cooked chicken or turkey sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
1. Heat the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper if you like.
2. Roast the sweet potatoes. Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer so they roast instead of steam. Roast for 15 minutes.
3. Make the glaze. While the potatoes roast, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and thyme if using.
4. Add the sausage and glaze. Take the pan out of the oven. Add the sliced sausage, drizzle the glaze over the top, and toss everything together. Spread it back into a single layer, with cut sides of the sausage touching the pan.
5. Finish roasting. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes more, stirring once halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned at the edges.
6. Garnish. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
How to Serve Honey Garlic Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Serve straight from the pan with a green salad or steamed broccoli to balance the sweetness. A spoonful of rice or a side of roasted sweet potatoes works if you are feeding a bigger crowd, and the healthy chicken and sweet potato recipe is another easy dinner to rotate in during the week.
How to Store and Reheat Honey Garlic Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Cool leftovers and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven or in an air fryer for a few minutes to bring back some crispness, or in the microwave if you are short on time.
The FDA Safe Food Handling fact sheet lists 165°F as the safe temperature for poultry and for leftovers, so reheat until steaming hot. Check the label on your sausage to confirm it is fully cooked, and cook it to the temperature the package lists if it is raw.
Tips and Variations
- Cut evenly. Uniform half-inch cubes cook at the same rate. Larger pieces need extra time.
- Do not crowd the pan. Use two baking sheets if the pan is full, or the potatoes will steam.
- Use precooked sausage. Raw chicken sausage needs more time and a thermometer, and it is easier to slice when it is already cooked.
- Add vegetables. Broccoli florets or sliced bell pepper can go on the pan with the sausage.
- Add heat. A pinch of red pepper flakes in the glaze gives a sweet and spicy finish.
- Make it gluten-free. Use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce and check the sausage label.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do sweet potatoes take to roast at 400°F?
Half-inch cubes usually take about 25 to 35 minutes. Larger cubes take longer, so cut them evenly and check for fork-tender centers.
Why add the glaze partway through?
Honey browns quickly and can burn if it roasts the whole time. Adding it for the last 15 to 20 minutes lets it caramelize without scorching.
What kind of sausage works best?
Fully cooked chicken or turkey sausage is the easiest choice, and it slices cleanly. Smoked sausage or kielbasa also works with the same method.
Can I use regular potatoes?
Yes. Yukon gold or red potatoes work, but they may need a few extra minutes to become tender.
Can I make this on one pan ahead of time?
You can cube the sweet potatoes and mix the glaze a day ahead and refrigerate them separately. Roast and assemble just before dinner for the best texture.
Honey Garlic Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 14 oz fully cooked chicken or turkey sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme optional
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment if you like.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and thyme if using.
- Take the pan out of the oven, add the sliced sausage, drizzle with the glaze, and toss. Spread back into a single layer.
- Roast for 15 to 20 minutes more, stirring once halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned at the edges.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
