VOL. XIII
NO. 014
Bottle & Flame
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EST. MMXIII
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
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flameChickenSheet Pan30–60 mins

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Avocado Goddess Sauce

Prep30 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Serves6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

sea salt and black pepper

  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 2 sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch matchsticks
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or paprika)

hummus, herbs, and cucumbers, for serving

garlic tahini, for serving (recipe in notes)

Avocado Goddess Sauce

  • 2 avocados, halved
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1-2 jalapeños, halved, and seeded, if desired
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.
  2. 2. 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.
  3. 3. On a large baking sheet, toss together the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, seasoned salt, and a pinch of pepper. Bake 15 minutes. Push the potatoes to one side of the pan, arrange the chicken on the other side. Add the lemons. Bake another 15-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the potatoes are crispy.
  4. 4. Meanwhile, make the goddess sauce. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt.
  5. 5. 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!

Notes

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.

Originally published at halfbakedharvest.com. Reproduced for personal collection.

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