sheet pan cilantro lime chicken
+ sweet potatoesServings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey warmed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juice
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled + cut into wedges
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 green onions chopped for serving
CILANTRO YOGURT SAUCE
- ¾ cup greek yogurt
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ lime zest + juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ jalapeño seeded and roughly chopped, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven 425°F. Use a non-stick sheet pan or line with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a small saucepan or skillet combine 3 tablespoons honey, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 clove garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger. Warm over low heat whisking until fully combined. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro and juice from 1 lime.
- Evenly space the chicken, 2 cut sweet potatoes, and 2 cups cauliflower on the sheet tray. Drizzle the warmed spice mixture over tossing with tongs to completely coat.
- Transfer the chicken and veggies to the oven for 20 minutes before turning the broiler on high for 5 minutes or until the chicken is browned and the sweet potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
- Meanwhile, in a blender or small food processor, add ¾ cup yogurt, ¼ cup cilantro, zest + juice from one lime, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon chili powder and ½ chopped jalapeno (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Serve the chicken and veggies drizzled with cilantro yogurt sauce, and garnish with 3 chopped green onions.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve with a grain like my favorite 10 minute farro or wild rice and a simple green salad.
SWAP SUGGESTIONS
- Protein: You can swap the chicken thighs for chicken breasts. Just increase the cooking time by 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165° F. You can also swap the chicken for pork tenderloin and cook until its internal temperature reads 145°F.
- Vegetarian: Instead of using chicken in this recipe, double the cauliflower.
WEEKEND PREP / MAKE AHEAD
- Prepare Cilantro Yogurt Sauce and store in an airtight container.
- Pre-cut sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and green onions and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 21760IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg