Best 3 Jerk Chicken With Sweet Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes

Are you in search of a flavorful and hassle-free weeknight meal that combines the tantalizing taste of jerk chicken with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes? Look no further! This delightful sheet pan dinner not only offers a symphony of flavors but also ensures an effortless cooking experience. With a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, the succulent chicken is marinated to perfection, while the sweet potatoes caramelize beautifully in the oven. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEPPERS

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This sheet-pan supper brings velvety sweet potatoes together with soft bell peppers, pungent sage and roasted chicken thighs. To counter the rich and caramelized flavors, quick-pickled thinly sliced red onion adds a bright and zippy note right at the end. If you prefer chicken breasts, you can use them here instead of the thighs. Choose bone-in, skin-on breasts if possible, and keep an eye on them. They'll cook faster than the thighs. Remove them when they're ready, but let the vegetables roast until they thoroughly golden and tender.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories weekday, one pot, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 to 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6 thighs)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces sweet potato (1 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large red, yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

In a small, shallow bowl, mix together vinegar and honey. Mix in half the red onion and a pinch of salt and set aside for garnish, tossing the mixture occasionally as the chicken cooks.
In a large bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, coriander and black pepper. Add chicken to bowl and rub the mixture all over it. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together 2 tablespoons oil, sweet potato, pepper, remaining onion, sage, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, cayenne and allspice. Spread vegetables out on a rimmed baking sheet.
Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to marinated chicken and turn to coat. Place chicken pieces, skin-side up, among the vegetables, making sure chicken is surrounded by them, but not on top of them. (Chicken should rest directly on the baking sheet.)
Roast for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and raise heat to 450 degrees. Use a wide spatula to flip vegetables over (but not chicken). Drizzle chicken (but not vegetables) with 2 teaspoons liquid from the onion-vinegar mixture. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
To serve, top chicken and vegetables with a spoonful of onion-vinegar mixture and plenty of cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 605, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 828 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JERK CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES SHEET-PAN DINNER

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Bring the flavors of Jamaica to your weeknight dinner table with this easy jerk chicken sheet-pan supper.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled gingerroot
1 tablespoon jerk seasoning (dry)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 3/4 lb)
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large, rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix oil, gingerroot, jerk seasoning, soy sauce and salt. Pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture into medium bowl. Add chicken, and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate. Add sweet potatoes to remaining mixture in bowl; toss. Pour potato mixture onto pan. Roast 15 minutes.
Add chicken to pan with potatoes. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F) and potatoes are tender. Top with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SHEET-PAN SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES

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With this easy sheet-pan dinner, everything from the succulent chicken to the southwest-seasoned veggies goes into the oven at the same time and cooks at the same temperature. It's a hands-off meal that's on the table in about 45 minutes, and so delicious that it'll be your new go-to dinnertime solution.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 small narrow sweet potatoes, quartered lengthwise (about 3/4 lb)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the oil, the cumin, coriander, salt and red pepper. Add sweet potatoes, bell pepper and chick peas; toss to coat. Transfer to pan in single layer.
Do not clean bowl. Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the taco seasoning mix in bowl; add chicken, and toss to coat. Add to pan with vegetables. Roast 24 to 29 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F in thickest part of thighs) and potatoes are fork-tender.
Top with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 9 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

To make the jerk marinade, combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can also make the marinade by hand, but be sure to chop the ingredients very finely.
Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight. This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken and make it extra flavorful.
When roasting the chicken and vegetables, be sure to toss them halfway through cooking to ensure that they cook evenly.
If you don't have a sheet pan, you can also cook the chicken and vegetables in a large roasting pan.
Serve the jerk chicken with sweet potatoes, rice, or your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This jerk chicken with sweet potatoes sheet-pan dinner is an easy and flavorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The jerk marinade gives the chicken a delicious smoky flavor, and the sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection. This meal is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!