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Sheet Pan Roast Chicken & Sweet Potato

Whole chicken and sweet potatoes roast together on one pan until the skin crisps and the potatoes caramelize. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness.

Total time
75 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
42g
Sheet Pan Roast Chicken & Sweet Potato
comfortwholesomeamericanchickencrispytendersoftweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with foil.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then toss with sweet potato chunks on the pan.

  3. Step 3

    Drizzle everything with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper, tossing to coat.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange chicken skin-side up with potatoes scattered around; roast 55–60 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze fresh lemon over the pan and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • foil
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • lemon

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