Cumin-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato
Juicy chicken thighs and caramelized sweet potatoes roasted with warm cumin and garlic. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (high-protein), ready in about 38 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 6 (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
- 2 medium (peeled, 1/2-inch cubes) sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Pat chicken thighs dry, then rub with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Step 3: Arrange chicken on sweet potatoes, ensuring even spacing. Roast for 25-28 minutes until chicken registers 165°F internally and potatoes are golden and tender.
