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Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A hearty and healthy meal featuring seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a colorful coleslaw.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes, cubed (about 2 medium sized potatoes, 34 cups)
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (~2 large carrots)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp hot honey (or regular honey)
  • ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (1 small lime)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp hot honey
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (add more if you like it spicier)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • dash black pepper
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa, dry

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425℉ (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Cut the chicken and sweet potatoes into cubes. In a mixing bowl, season chicken with the marinade ingredients including the spices and olive oil. Give it a toss until the chicken is coated.
  3. Add the sweet potato cubes to one-half of the sheet pan in a single layer and coat in olive oil, cornstarch, salt, pepper, smoked paprika & garlic powder. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer to the other side of the baking sheet.
  4. Cook in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches internal temperature of 165℉ (75°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
  5. While the chicken and sweet potatoes roast, rinse the quinoa and cook it according to the instructions on the package.
  6. Shred cabbage and carrots and set them aside. In a large bowl, add the coleslaw dressing ingredients and whisk well to combine. Add the cabbage and carrots and give everything a good mix.
  7. Whisk together the Dijon mustard, hot honey, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, grated or minced garlic, and salt + pepper in a mason jar or small bowl.
  8. Assemble bowls: add the quinoa, coleslaw, chicken & sweet potatoes to a bowl. Add the hot honey mustard sauce on top of the rest of the ingredients.

Notes

  • This dish can also be made with chicken breast as an alternative to chicken thighs.
  • Feel free to adjust the spices based on your heat preference, especially for the cayenne and red pepper flakes.
  • Adding additional lime juice can enhance the coleslaw flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg