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Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing. Chipotle-seasoned chicken tossed with warm spices, zesty lemon, and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. All roasted until lightly charred, crisp, and full of smoky flavor. Sweet potatoes roast right alongside, soaking up all the juices for an easy, one-pan meal. Finish it off with fresh greens and spring herbs tossed in a creamy honey mustard dressing. Top it off with a sprinkle of feta and creamy avocado slices for the perfect finishing touch. It’s colorful, nourishing, and just right for a quick, feel-good dinner.
I was just venting a little to my mom, saying how I get so excited when a recipe comes together easily, turns out delicious, and actually looks pretty too. It’s not always an easy combo to nail, but when it happens, I’m the most excited to share it!
Funny enough, though—it’s usually the recipes I think don’t look that great that end up being the most popular. Go figure!
Regardless, I love when I get to share a recipe that’s not only delicious and healthy, but also easy to make and pretty too. Today’s one of those recipes—and I’m just giddy about it! Yes, giddy! Switching up our words today for a spring refresh!
Inspiration
This dish was inspired by one of my favorite salads—I took a few of the elements I love most, like the seasonings, sweet potatoes, and that dreamy dressing, and turned them into a full sheet pan meal!
This is the kind of meal that feels just right for spring—colorful, fresh, and super satisfying without being heavy. The bright herbs, crisp greens, and zippy honey mustard dressing bring that light, vibrant energy we all start to crave this time of year. And since everything roasts on one pan, it’s low-effort and low-mess…exactly what I want on a busy spring night!
Let’s Get into the Details!
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes – I love to cut these like fries
- Olive oil
- Chicken thighs or breast – I use a mix
- Chipotle chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Sesame seeds
- Lemon
- Kale
- Fresh herbs: basil, dill, parsley
- Avocado
- Feta cheese
Ingredients – the dressing
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Grainy Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Mayo or tahini – I love mayo for this
- Lemon
Special tools
Just a sheet pan is all you need!
Steps
Step 1: the sweet potatoes
I like to cut these like French fries! Then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Throw the potatoes in the oven to give them a small head start on cooking.
Step 2: season the chicken
The chicken is super flavorful and seasoned with plenty of spices: smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, onion, garlic, and cumin.
Mix the chicken with olive oil, the above spices, and salt. Grab the pan full of potatoes and nestle the chicken around the sweet potatoes.
Add the sesame seeds to the chicken.
Roast everything together until it gets a bit crispy.
Step 3: the “salad”
This is just kale, you could also do arugula, and lots of fresh herbs. I like basil, dill, and a small amount of parsley.
The sheet pan will be topped with the greens – kind of like a salad on a pan!
Step 4: the dressing
I’m currently only wanting to make honey mustard based dressings. And this one is a favorite!
It’s creamy and a little sweet, and the Dijon adds a nice tang. It pairs wonderfully with the spicy flavors of the potatoes.
You can use tahini or mayo to make the dressing creamy. Lately I’ve preferred mayo over tahini!
Step 5: assemble
Toss the greens with the dressing. Get them really coated!
Now grab the chicken and potatoes. Add the greens to the hot pan. The heat will help break down the kale’s toughness.
Then add avocado chunks and lots of crumbled up feta! Finish with additional dressing – of course!
There’s so much happening with this simple-to-prepare dinner. It’s fun to make, exciting to eat, and tastes even better!
I’m looking forward to making this over and over throughout the spring and summer!
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites:
Sheet Pan Chicken Tzatziki and Sweet Potatoes
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken and Sweet Potatoes, 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 Sesame Feta Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, cut into match sticks
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 cups shredded kale
- 1 cup mixed herbs: basil, dill, parsley
- 1 avocado, sliced or chopped
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons tahini or mayo
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425° F.2. On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.3. In a bowl, toss together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chicken, chipotle chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. 4. Nestle the chicken around the potatoes. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over each piece of chicken. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.5. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar, whisking until smooth. In a salad bowl, combine the kale and herbs. Drizzle a few tablespoons of dressing over the kale and massage into the greens.6. Remove the chicken from the oven. Add the greens, the avocado, and crumbled feta. Serve with additional dressing.
Nutrition
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This is an absolute favorite in my house – my husband and 11 year old LOVE it equally! It’s heavily requested. I even made it for my extended family last week (doubled it to serve 10) and it was a hit!
Wow thank you SO much Jessica! I am so glad you enjoyed this sheet pan recipe, thanks for giving it a try! Have a great week! xT
Delicious flavors, but like maybe HBH recipes you have to adjust a lot. The chicken juices make the sweet potatoes completely wet and soggy, so I had to put them in the air fryer to crisp them up. Next time, I’ll just cook them separate.
Hey Katherine! So sorry this sheet pan dinner didn’t work out for you! Thank you for the input, it’s always appreciated! xT
This recipe-I crave this meal all the time! Delicious & Quick! It was a huge hit with my kids, the only change I have to do for them is the sauce is a little spicy.
Hey Alyson! SO happy to hear this sheet pan dinner was a hit for you and the family! Always nice to find a recipe that everyone will enjoy 🙂 Have a great week! xT
Delicious! Easy to make! Will be in my favorites!!
Hi Gerrita,
Fantastic! I appreciate you making this recipe. Love to hear it turned out nicely for you! Have a nice day!
2nd time we’ve made this recipe. The sauce is delicious and like nothing I would have thought of, so it creates a real spin on a classic chicken and sweet potato sheet pan recipe. Delicious! We always make 1/2 the salad to serve that night – so the salad is made fresh for leftovers as well. Highly recommend!
Hey Sarah,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was enjoyed! Happy Summer!
This has become part of our dinner rotation! It is so good! If you have extra dressing, how long would it keep for?
Hey Abigail,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you making this recipe so often and your comment, love to hear it is always a hit! The dressing is good for 1 week in the fridge. xx
DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much, Linda!!
Absolutely delicious! Made this for my dad’s birthday and everyone loved it!
Hi Michelle,
Amazing! Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
I roasted the kale instead of eating it like a salad and it was delish. Added some pickled jalapenos and onions to the final product. Was delish!
Hi Julie,
Amazing! So glad to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, I appreciate you making it! Have a great day!
Can you describe what to do with the oil and spices in the bowl? I’m guessing dump it on the chicken but directions seem incomplete.
Otherwise this is great! Easy to do and really good with goat cheese as a sub! It’s a good go to for using up ingredients 🙂
Hey Alice,
Happy Monday! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a winner!! Everything in step 3 is being tossed with the chicken. I hope this helps! xx
Made this tonight and my boys devoured it! Such a delicious blend of flavors. We especially loved how the sweet potatoes absorbed all of the spices from the chicken. And of course this mama loves being able to sneak in the kale! On the rotation for sure!
Hey Carly,
Happy Friday!! Thanks so much for making this dish and your feedback, love to hear it was a hit!
This is SOOOO freaking good! Loved it and so easy to prep, took no time at all. Thank you Tieghan!
Thanks a lot, Alex! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it turned out well!🌼
Best dinner we’ve had in a long time!! Even my teen daughter loved this and asked it be added into our dinner rotation. All the flavours , textures and yummy sauce- so so good, thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂
Thanks so much, Shannon:) So glad to hear this dish was a hit, I appreciate you making it! Have a great Friday! xT
Loved this recipe. Added extra veg – red capsicum and asparagus. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Sandra! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xT
Love this recipe! I need quick/delicious dinners while wrangling an 11 month old and this was perfect. Low prep + tasty = win! I used only chicken thighs and it was delcious!
Hey Kristen,
Happy Thursday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it was a winner! x