Chicken Roasted on Sweet Potatoes and Garlic
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this one-pan wonder: Chicken Roasted on Sweet Potatoes and Garlic. Juicy, golden-brown chicken thighs are perched atop a bed of caramelized sweet potato slices and whole roasted garlic cloves, all infused with the robust flavors of olive oil, paprika, thyme, and a hint of zesty lemon. This easy oven-roasted recipe strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet, while its hands-off cooking method lets you savor the aroma wafting through your kitchen. Perfectly suited for meal prep or cozy family dinners, this dish is ready in just under an hour and beautifully garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Simplicity meets bold flavors in this wholesome, gluten-free recipe that will quickly become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 large Sweet potatoes
- 8 whole Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Spread them out evenly on a large roasting pan.
Step 3
Peel the garlic cloves, leaving them whole, and scatter them among the sweet potato slices in the pan.
Step 4
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the sweet potatoes and garlic. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper over the vegetables. Toss them gently to coat, then spread them out into an even layer again.
Step 5
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Rub the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the skin of the chicken, then season both sides of the chicken thighs with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, paprika, and thyme.
Step 6
Place the seasoned chicken thighs, skin-side up, on top of the sweet potatoes and garlic in the roasting pan.
Step 7
Roast in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and crispy, the sweet potatoes are tender, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 8
Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
Step 9
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1056.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2114.5 |
| Total Fat 145.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 486mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4238.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.9g | |
| Protein 115.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 240.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1545.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories