Description

This sweet potato and chicken dish is a comforting, hearty, and flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend feasts. The tender chicken and caramelized sweet potatoes create a perfect balance of savory and sweet, while herbs and spices add depth and warmth. With minimal prep and oven roasting, you can create a meal that looks and tastes impressive without stress. This recipe is also naturally gluten-free and full of nutrients, making it as healthy as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Optional: 1 tsp honey and a squeeze of lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Rub chicken with remaining olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Tuck herbs under the chicken skin for flavor.
Arrange chicken skin-side up in a roasting pan with sweet potatoes around it.
Roast for 45–50 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
Optional: drizzle honey and lemon juice over the sweet potatoes in the last 10 minutes of roasting.
Let chicken rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
Resting the chicken ensures juicy meat.
Add a splash of olive oil when reheating leftovers to keep sweet potatoes moist.

Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Oven Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg