Ginger-Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Name: Ginger-Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 2 cups sweet potatoes; 3 tbsp avocado oil; 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with earthy turmeric and fresh ginger, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes.

Cuisine: American

Category: Whole30

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 cups sweet potatoes
3 tbsp avocado oil
1.5 tbsp fresh ginger
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a large baking sheet.
Step 2: Pat chicken thighs dry and rub with remaining 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1.5 tbsp minced ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Arrange chicken thighs on top of sweet potatoes on the baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
Step 4: Roast for 35 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and sweet potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork.