Harissa-Spiced Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with sweet potatoes and harissa spice, creating a smoky, aromatic dish with minimal cleanup. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 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 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 lime

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, mix 2 tbsp harissa paste, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Rub mixture evenly over chicken thighs.
3. Step 3: Remove sheet pan from oven, add chicken thighs to sweet potatoes, and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Return to oven and roast for 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: Squeeze juice from 1 lime over the chicken and potatoes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.