Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato
A comforting, balanced meal with succulent chicken thighs and roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned to prevent skin breakouts during Whole30. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potato, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (about 12 oz total), skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp, fresh or dried rosemary
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Step 2: Season chicken thighs with rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place chicken on top of roasted sweet potatoes.
- Step 3: Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over chicken. Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 4: Let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices before serving to ensure tender, flavorful meat.







