Description

This Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe is a delicious and healthy meal perfect for any night of the week. The combination of tender chicken with sweet potatoes brings a warming comfort to your table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
2 Medium Sweet Potato peeled and diced
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Small Red Onion
2 Garlic Cloves minced
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
½ tsp Cumin
Salt and Pepper to taste
Chili Flakes Optional
Squeeze of Lemon Juice Optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, onion, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until sweet potatoes are well coated.
Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a separate bowl and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Pour a little olive oil over the chicken and rub to coat.
Spread the sweet potato mixture onto a baking sheet. Place the chicken on top of the sweet potatoes. Optional: Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before cooking. Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chili flakes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American / Healthy Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 390 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg

Keywords: Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe, Healthy Dinner, One-Pan Meal, Easy Chicken Recipe