Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potato and Okra

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A one-pan roasted dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in bold Cajun spices paired with caramelized sweet potatoes and tender okra. This Southern United States-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, fresh okra pods 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: 45 min Serves 4 Southern United States cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on a large sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and rub them with a mixture of 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 tbsp olive oil.
  4. Step 4: Remove the sheet pan from the oven, push sweet potatoes to one side, add the seasoned chicken thighs and 1 cup halved fresh okra pods tossed with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  5. Step 5: Roast everything together for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized.

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