Harissa Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas
Flavorful harissa chicken thighs collide with tender roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas in this flavor-packed sheet pan dinner.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 459kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup harissa paste, divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-1/2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- Fresh lime wedges and cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a large sheet pan. Toss sweet potatoes, onion, chickpeas, 2 tablespoons harissa, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste together and arrange in a single layer.
- Roast vegetables at 400F 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes are crisp-tender. Remove from oven and keep oven on.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat butter and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear 3-5 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and arrange on sheet pan with vegetables. Set aside for a moment.
- In a small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup harissa with lime juice and honey until smooth and season with salt to taste. Use a spoon to spread harissa sauce over chicken thighs.
- Roast chicken and vegetables at 400F 15-20 minutes until chicken registers 165F and vegetables are tender. Serve chicken and vegetables warm with fresh lime wedges and additional cilantro on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store chicken and vegetables in refrigerator up to 6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken thigh (1 cup vegetables) | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.4g | Protein: 14.4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8.4g | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg