Cinnamon-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Savory-sweet chicken thighs and caramelized sweet potatoes seasoned with warm spices. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Dice 2 medium sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss with 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Pat 4 (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs dry. Rub with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet, top with chicken thighs, and roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are golden.