Honey-Lime Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Oven-roasted chicken thighs glazed with a honey-lime sauce, paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes for a comforting meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, honey, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, 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: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 (about 2 lbs) large sweet potatoes
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a baking dish skin side up. Brush each thigh generously with the honey-lime glaze.
Step 3: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: While the chicken roasts, peel and dice 3 large sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Step 5: Drain the sweet potatoes and mash with 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 cup milk until smooth and creamy.
Step 6: Serve the honey-lime roasted chicken thighs alongside the sweet potato mash, spooning any pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.