Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Sweet Potato and Garlic Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs paired with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes and crisp-tender garlic green beans make a balanced Whole30 meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, fresh green beans 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 12 oz, trimmed fresh green beans
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1.5 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika on a baking sheet. Spread evenly and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized at edges.
2. Step 2: While sweet potatoes roast, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs), season with 3/4 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from skillet and cover loosely with foil to rest.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 12 oz trimmed green beans and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until green beans are bright green and tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt.
5. Step 5: Toss roasted sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Serve chicken thighs alongside sweet potatoes and garlic green beans for a complete Whole30 dinner.