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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach


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  • Author: Chef's Kitchen
  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious one-pan dinner featuring roasted chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 1/2 chunks)
  • 1 large red onion (cut into wedges)
  • 8 whole garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (divided)
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (or Herbs de Provence)
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into quarters)
  • 1 (6 oz) bag fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 F and place the oven rack in the center position.
  2. Trim any large pieces of fat from the chicken and cut each thigh into 4 pieces (quarters). Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of the salt and 1/4 tsp of black pepper over the chicken and then set it aside.
  3. On a large sheet pan add the cubed sweet potatoes, onion wedges, whole garlic cloves, olive oil, 1 tsp of the salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and the dried rosemary. Toss the ingredients right on the pan to combine.
  4. Roast the vegetables for 12 minutes. Add the chicken to the pan. Cook the chicken for 15 minutes or until it reaches 160 F when tested with a digital meat thermometer.
  5. Spread the baby spinach over the top of the chicken and sweet potatoes and cook everything for 5 more minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is cooked to 165 F.
  6. Toss all ingredients together. Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to cut the sweet potatoes and chicken into similar sizes for even cooking.
  • Always check the chicken’s internal temperature for food safety.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg