One-Pan Chicken Sweet Potato Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 2 large chicken breasts)
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
→ Everything Else
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
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Extra fresh herbs for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Grab some paper towels and pat your chicken dry. Mix up the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, then season both sides of the chicken really well.
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Heat up your big skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil until it's nice and hot. Pop in your seasoned chicken and let it sizzle for about 4-5 minutes on each side until it's got a beautiful golden brown crust. Take it out and let it rest on a plate.
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Add another splash of olive oil to the same pan. Throw in your sweet potato chunks and let them cook for about 7-10 minutes, giving them a stir now and then. You want them to start getting soft and get those nice caramelized spots.
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Toss in your diced onion and garlic. Let them cook with the sweet potatoes for a couple minutes until your kitchen starts smelling amazing.
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Put your chicken back in the pan, nestling it between the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle fresh herbs all over, cover the pan, and let everything cook together for about 5-7 minutes until your chicken is fully cooked and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
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If you're using it, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over everything and throw on some extra herbs. Serve it up while it's hot!
# Notes:
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You can prep all the veggies and season the chicken ahead of time to make dinner even quicker
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The sweet potatoes should be cut about the same size so they cook evenly
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Feel free to swap chicken thighs for breasts - just adjust cooking time accordingly