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Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

A flavorful and healthy dish featuring chicken, sweet potatoes, and a delicious honey mustard dressing, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Glass Jar

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into match sticks
  • 4 cups shredded kale
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced or chopped

Chicken

  • 6 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for chicken
  • 1-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for sprinkling

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons tahini or mayo
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Garnish

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup mixed herbs: basil, dill, parsley

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, toss together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chicken, chipotle chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Nestle the chicken around the potatoes. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over each piece of chicken. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar, whisking until smooth. In a salad bowl, combine the kale and herbs. Drizzle a few tablespoons of dressing over the kale and massage into the greens.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Add the greens, the avocado, and crumbled feta. Serve with additional dressing.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices and herbs according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, Easy Recipe, feta, Healthy, sheet pan, sweet potatoes
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