Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Sweet Potato and Cumin

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs paired with cumin-spiced roasted sweet potatoes for a hearty, flavorful Whole30-compliant meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on 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 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  3. Step 3: Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip chicken and cook an additional 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove skillet from heat.
  5. Step 5: Serve the chicken thighs alongside the roasted sweet potatoes, spooning any pan juices over the top.

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