Sesame-Ginger Sweet Potato & Chicken Sheet Pan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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Colorful roasted sheet pan dinner with caramelized sweet potatoes, chicken, and a ginger-sesame glaze—ready in 45 minutes. This Asian-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, red bell pepper 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 weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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 Asian-inspired cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 red bell pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, then toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, roast for 15 minutes while preparing glaze.
Step 3: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 4: Pat chicken thighs dry, toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 5: After 15 minutes, remove vegetables from oven, add sliced red bell pepper, and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 6: Add chicken to baking sheet, pour glaze over everything, and toss to coat evenly.
Step 7: Return to oven and roast for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 8: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.