Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection paired with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned simply with garlic and fresh herbs. This Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
  2. Step 2: While the sweet potatoes roast, pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs) and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crisp. Flip and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour 1/4 cup water into the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove the chicken and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve alongside the roasted sweet potatoes, spooning any pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.

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