Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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A colorful and satisfying sheet pan dinner featuring sesame-spiced chicken thighs roasted alongside sweet potatoes, finished with crumbled feta for a fresh, tangy touch. This mediterranean-inspired sheet pan ready in about 55 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, sesame seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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: 40 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds until well coated.
  2. Step 2: Place the sweet potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet and spread in an even layer. In the same bowl, combine 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Rub the seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  3. Step 3: Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs among the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender and golden.
  4. Step 4: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley over the hot chicken and sweet potatoes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Mediterranean sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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