Paleo Whole30 Sheet Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

Paleo Whole30 Sheet Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roast right on top of cubed sweet potatoes, so every drop of rendered fat bastes the vegetables while everything caramelizes at the edges. The marinade is where this dish really shines: bright lime juice and zest, chopped fresh cilantro, smoked paprika, and cumin soak into the chicken before it hits the oven, then a reserved portion gets spooned over everything right at the end for a final punch of freshness. One sheet pan, minimal cleanup, and a hands-off roast that gets you deep-golden, crackly skin alongside tender, caramelized sweet potatoes. It's a satisfying, produce-and-protein-forward dinner that fits neatly into a Paleo kitchen, no fuss involved. Serve it straight from the pan with extra lime wedges and cilantro for a weeknight meal that still feels a little special.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken and vegetables

2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
Heritage Farm Bone In Skin On Chicken Thighs
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1.5 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp kosher salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper, divided

For the cilantro-lime marinade

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

For serving

lime wedges, for serving (optional)
fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil or leave unlined, and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper until combined.

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