Description
This Baked Chicken with Sweet Potatoes recipe is a delicious and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with flavorful spices and baked alongside sweet potatoes and optional Brussels sprouts for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs:
- 8 chicken thighs
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 ½ lb/ 700 g)
Optional:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare seasoning: Mix olive oil with all spices in a bowl.
- Prepare chicken: Dry chicken thighs, coat with seasoning, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare vegetables: Cut sweet potatoes into wedges and clean Brussels sprouts.
- Season vegetables: Toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with remaining olive oil-spice mixture.
- Bake: Arrange vegetables around chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are caramelized.
Notes
- Note 1: You can use bone-in or boneless chicken thighs based on preference.
- Note 2: Including Brussels sprouts adds extra flavor and nutrients to the dish.
- Note 3: Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: approx. 5g
- Sodium: approx. 800mg
- Fat: approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 25g
- Fiber: approx. 5g
- Protein: approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: approx. 150mg
