Sheet Pan Harissa-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

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Caramelized chicken thighs and sweet potatoes roasted with spicy harissa for a flavorful, hands-off weeknight meal. This North African-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs 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 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 North African cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1 tbsp olive oil to form a paste.
  3. Step 3: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub the harissa paste mixture all over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the chicken thighs on top of the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the chicken and stirring the sweet potatoes halfway through, until the chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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