Description
Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is a simple and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for weeknights. Chicken thighs and sweet potatoes are tossed in a spicy harissa sauce and roasted until tender and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, harissa paste, lemon juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the harissa sauce.
- Add the chicken pieces and sweet potato cubes to the bowl with the harissa sauce. Toss everything together until the chicken and sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken and sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, as this can steam the ingredients instead of roasting them.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
- If desired, broil for the last 2-3 minutes to get extra crispiness on the chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more harissa paste.
- If you don’t have sweet potatoes, regular potatoes or butternut squash can be used.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg