Description
A simple, flavorful sheet pan meal featuring chicken and sweet potatoes coated in spicy harissa paste for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red onion, cut into thick wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes and red onion wedges with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
- In the same bowl, combine the harissa paste, lemon juice, ground cumin, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the chicken pieces to the harissa mixture and toss until the chicken is fully coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the other half of the baking sheet, ensuring everything has space and is not overcrowded.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, gently toss the sweet potatoes and onions. Continue roasting for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using, and serve directly from the pan.
Notes
- If you cannot find harissa paste, you can substitute it with a mix of 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- For crispier sweet potatoes, you can roast them alone for 10 minutes before adding the chicken to the pan.
- You can substitute the sweet potatoes with butternut squash or carrots. Adjust cooking time slightly based on the vegetable density.
- Use chicken breasts if you prefer leaner meat, but watch the cooking time closely to prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: North African Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 105