Herb-Infused Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Potato

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared with rosemary and thyme, served with roasted sweet potato wedges. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 40 minutes pairs chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, dried rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 1 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C. Peel and cut 120g sweet potatoes into 1cm wedges. Toss with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Pat 150g chicken thighs dry. Season with 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1/2 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 74°C. Transfer chicken to the sweet potatoes and roast for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Herb-Infused Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Potato take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Herb-Infused Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Potato?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Infused Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Potato?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Herb-Infused Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Potato for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Herb-Infused Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Potato?

American whole30 like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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