Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken

AuthorGeneCategoryDifficultyIntermediate

With Sweet Potatoes and Avocado Goddess Sauce

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time31 minsTotal Time1 hr 1 min
 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 4 cloves garlic, chopped
 1 tbsp smoked paprika
 2 tsp ground cumin
 ½ tsp chili powder
 ½ tsp chili flakes
 salt and pepper to taste
 1 lemon, quartered
 2 sweet potatoes
 1 tsp seasoned salt
 hummus, herbs, and cucumbers
 garlic tahini
Avocado Goddess Sauce
 2 avocados, halved
 1 cup fresh cilantro
 ½ cup fresh basil
 ¼ cup lemon juice
 1 tsp cumin

Preheat the oven to 425° F.

In a bowl, toss together the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt.

On a large baking sheet, toss together the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, seasoned salt, and a pinch of pepper. Bake 15 Mins. Push the potatoes to one side of the pan, arrange the chicken on the other side. Add the lemons. Bake 15 to 20 Mins until the chicken is cooked and the potatoes are crispy.

Meanwhile, make the goddess sauce. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt.

To serve, spread the goddess sauce into bowls. If using, spread in some hummus/tahini. Top with chicken, potatoes, cucumbers, and herbs. Serve with naan. Enjoy!

Garlic Tahini

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup tahini, 1-2 cloves of grated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 2-4 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to thin. Season with sea salt.

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Ingredients

 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 4 cloves garlic, chopped
 1 tbsp smoked paprika
 2 tsp ground cumin
 ½ tsp chili powder
 ½ tsp chili flakes
 salt and pepper to taste
 1 lemon, quartered
 2 sweet potatoes
 1 tsp seasoned salt
 hummus, herbs, and cucumbers
 garlic tahini
Avocado Goddess Sauce
 2 avocados, halved
 1 cup fresh cilantro
 ½ cup fresh basil
 ¼ cup lemon juice
 1 tsp cumin
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
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