Midnight Snack Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potato

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Simple sheet pan roasted chicken thighs with sweet potatoes and a smoky paprika glaze for a comforting, hands-off dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in 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 400 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the sweet potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Place 4 bone-in chicken thighs skin side up on the sheet.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Brush this smoky paprika glaze over the chicken thighs generously.
  4. Step 4: Roast everything in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and the sweet potatoes are tender and golden.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the chicken and potatoes.

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