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This Sheet Pan Curry Butter Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Tahini is a flavorful way to easily enjoy a simple dinner at home. Harissa and yellow curry seasoned chicken roasted with sweet potatoes, shallots, garlic, chickpeas, lemon, and butter. Finish the meal off with crumbled feta cheese and tangy, salty, olives. Then you must do warm naan on the side! So simple and delicious.
The way I work and the way I develop recipes is just chaos. This recipe is the perfect example. Sometimes I’ll start a recipe and I just get bored. It’s not flavorful enough or too similar to something I’ve already made. There are so many reasons I don’t follow through with every recipe I set out to make.
But it’s the recipes that I sit and stare at, then frantically develop because I’m always in a time crunch, that are my favorites.
I did just that with this sheet pan dinner. It was chaos, it involved a trip to the store, and made me stressed. But, I’m happy to say, I’m so excited to share this very easy, but oh-so flavorful recipe with you all. I just know it’s going to be one of my new go-to’s.
The beauty of a sheet pan dinner is that typically, they’re pretty darn easy to throw together. It’s why we love them so much! But what’s special about this specific sheet pan dinner? Well, cooking everything together on one pan actually allows for more flavor to penetrate everything from the chicken to the potatoes, and all the yummy crispy chickpeas.
And really, this sheet pan dinner is simple. The main ingredient is Moroccan Harissa sauce. I usually buy mine at Whole Foods, but most major grocery stores carry the jarred red sauce.
It’s made of peppers and middle eastern spices. We love it.
Here are the details
Add the chicken to a large sheet pan, I usually use a mix of similar size breasts and thighs. Rub them with olive oil and then the harissa sauce, yellow curry powder, honey, salt, and pepper.
To the same sheet pan, add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, shallots, garlic, and a few pats of butter, plus the juice from a lemon.
Throw the pan in the oven to roast. One and done, EASY.
While the chicken and potatoes cook, I like to mix olives with a handful of fresh herbs and lemon juice. It’s a tangy fresh topping that really enhances a sheet pan dinner.
If you want to add even more flavor, chop up the roasted garlic and lemon from the sheet pan and mix them in with the olives. I usually do this and it’s very yummy, so I highly recommend!
And that’s pretty much it. When the chicken comes out of the oven, I add the feta and olives. I like to let the feta sit on the pan and really soak up the flavors of the sauces.
With the potatoes already baked on the pan, I don’t find anything else is needed, which is so nice! Very simple dinners really are the best. Especially when they’re wholesome and full of color.
Oh wait, there is one more thing. You can also add a nice drizzle of tahini, I do really LOVE that.
It’s not always easy to please the whole crew, but this meal did just that. Which should say something about the deliciousness of this recipe!
Hope you all enjoy!
Looking for other weeknight dinner recipes? Here are some favorites:
Skillet Chicken Adobo with Coconut Rice
Creamy Thai Turmeric Chicken and Noodles
Folded Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Soy Chicken and Broccoli
Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa.
Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Curry Butter Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Tahini, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sheet Pan Curry Butter Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Tahini
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 540 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red Harissa sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 2 teaspoons honey
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 sweet potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, drained
- 3 shallots, halved
- 1 head garlic, cloves lightly smashed
- 4 tablespoons butter, sliced
- 1 lemon, halved, then juiced
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3/4 cup green olives, smashed
- 2 cups mixed cilantro, dill, and or mint, chopped
- 1-2 pepperoncini, chopped
- lemon tahini and sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.2. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, harissa, curry powder, honey, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, shallots, and garlic. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange everything in an even layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Add the butter and juiced lemons.3. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking until the chicken is cooked and the potatoes are tender.4. Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, olives, mixed herbs, and pepperoncini.5. Remove the charred lemon and garlic cloves from the baking sheet. Finely chop 1/2 the lemon, discarding any seeds. Chop the garlic. Add both to the olives. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Break the feta over the chicken, then add the olive mix. Drizzle with tahini and sesame seeds. ENJOY.
Notes
Lemon Tahini: in a bowl, combine 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 2-4 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to thin. Season with sea salt.
I made this last night when I realized I had EVERY ingredient on hand, helped me rid the fridge of little jars of leftover miscellany.
Took a while to make everything, like garnishes, but worth it!
Thanks!
Hey Kathy,
Happy Monday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xT
THIS WAS SOOOOO DELISH! My husband has said this is now his favorite chicken dish I make. I modified it slightly to fit whole 30 but it was still so good!
Hey Christy,
Happy Monday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xT
Made this tonight for a simple Sunday dinner. It was simple to make, but the flavor was outstanding! Will definitely make again.
Hey Melanie,
Happy Monday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xT
If you allowed more *stars* you would get them !! This dish was fabulous !! So delicious and easy to make…took some time but next time I know will be much quicker ! The good news is I doubled the recipe so LOADS of leftovers. Served with lemon rice on the side and it was a perfect accompaniment. Will be making this recipe many more times for sure. Thanks Tieghan, we all loved it !
Lol thanks so much Nancy!! So glad to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it!! xT
This looks amazing and I have all the ingredients except the Harissa. Is there a quick substitute that I can use for the same/ similar flavour?
This was an easy prep allowing you to prepare the toppings while the chicken is baking. We used skinless thighs and substituted acorn squash for the sweet potatoes. If you like it spicy, add more harissa. Delicious.
Hey Beth,
Happy Sunday!!🪷 I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xT
I’m confused about the olive oil for the peppers. The recipe calls for 1/3 cup….but then we’ve used 2 tbls twice. Is this the remainder used or an entire 1/3 cup?
Hi Skye,
You’ll use the 1/3 cup of olive oil in step 4 and then the couple tablespoons in step 2. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Loved this one! Surprisingly simple to make, and super delicious. Even my picky teenagers were impressed, which is nothing short of a miracle. 😂 Thank you!
Hey Michelle,
Happy Saturday! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and thanks a lot for making it! xT
This is absolutely delishes – the mix of flavors was fantastic. I love trying the new things that you post BUT if someone does not read the whole narrative they will be left pondering what to do with lemons/lemon juice and when. Still was confused by we enjoyed an amazing one sheet pan dinner. It’s a lot of prep…. I had everything ready to go and still took longer than I thought. I guess I could not rate this as a easy throw together but was delicious.
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have a great Saturday! xT
I made this tonight with the lemon tahini dressing and it was amazing, thank you for the recipe!
Thanks so much!! So glad to hear that this dish was a hit and thanks for making it! xT
Yum! I happened to have all the ingredients for this sheet pan dinner and threw it together almost immediately upon seeing Tieghan’s stories (especially Creighton’s review!). All our favorite flavors in one dish! We will likely have this one on repeat!
Hey Lorelei,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:)
Thank you so much, best recipe. I will make this again. Sorry for my English.
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Thanks so much for making this dish, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
Over the top good, and easy to throw together after a long work week with a hungry crew in the waiting. Outta da’ park, girl! ⚾️🏟️👊
Hey Regina,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:)
Wow! This was mind bogglingly great. Perfect flavor combos, without the strict rules. Keep setting a brave example, Tieghan!
Hey Rikard,
Thanks so much for making this dish! I love to hear that it was a winner! Happy weekend! xT
Exactly this! I live in a country with notoriously bland food, so I appreciate this type of ingenuity! 😍
Same here, so this place is my flavor haven!
This was probably the best dish I have ever made. That’s your credit, not mine! But thank you! Will definitely check out more of your recipes!
Wow thank you Vicki!! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it! xx
I don’t know how this is possible, but this recipe tasted better than it looks in the pictures. 😍 I made this for a dinner party, and everyone was amazed, ate like there was no tomorrow, and wanted to know where I got the recipe. Even the last olive in the tray was devoured. I steered them in your direction. 😊
I’m really impressed with your ability to create such brilliant flavor profiles with the perfect balance of all the vital elements of the chemistry of cooking. Keep being daring – we love it!
Hey Carly,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Thanks so much for your kind message! Have a great weekend:)