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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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Have made this twice, now. Delicious!
Hey Leslie,
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback after trying this recipe—happy to hear it was a win.
By far one of the best recipes I have ever made. It is fantastic! I used the Taylor Farms sweet kale kit (minus the dressing it came with).
Hey Ace,
Perfect! Love to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and your comment.
Have the best week!
So yum! Just made and added some garlic honey drizzle to the dish at the end.
Used carrots b/c we didn’t have sweet potatoes and was delicious. Great combo of spice, sweetness and texture.
Extra dressing is nice to have!
Hey Suzanne,
Thanks so much! I appreciate you making this recipe and taking the time to comment. So glad it was enjoyed!
Yummmmmm! The flavors are so good together! Especially mixing the herbs into the greens (I opted for a mixed greens instead of only kale). I’m going to use that trick moving forward. The chicken seasoning is deliciously delightful. Will be adding this in my rotation.
Hey Stephanie,
I really appreciate you making this recipe and reporting back. Thrilled it turned out well!
Such a great meal! The flavors are came together so well, the whole family enjoyed it!
Hey Kasey,
Love to hear this! Thanks for making this recipe and taking the time to comment. Enjoy your Sunday!
Turned out perfect! Loved the flavor, especially the dressing. Whole family (including little kids and teens) enjoyed. Earned a spot on our dinner rotation. Might even add roasted pecans next time. Thank you for sharing!
Hey Kelsey,
Awesome! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it!
Have a great week!
This was delicious! I cooked the sweet potato at the same time as the chicken and everything roasted together for 30 mins. The dressing is a must! Different kind of sheet pan dinner that was tasty and not heavy!
Hey Maria,
Big thanks for making this recipe and sharing back. So glad it hit the spot!
Would this turn out just as well with spring mix as I don’t have kale or arugula on hand.
Hi Elysha,
Yes, that would be perfectly okay for you to use. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try!
Outstanding!!! As usual from Half Baked Harvest ❤️ we loved this, even my teenage boys really enjoyed it.
Hey Sara,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it turned out well for you!
Delicious! Unfortunately most of my sweet potatoes were burnt. Next time I won’t put them in before the chicken. I added hummus to the bowl as well. Will definitely make it again!
Hey Juli,
Happy Monday! I’m thrilled this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it and taking the time to comment!
Very sorry to hear about your sweet potaotes.
This recipe was ok. I used chicken thighs which added a lot of grease to the bottom of the pan and therefore the sweet potatoes didn’t get very crispy. If I make it again, I’ll use chicken breast (probably just 3 cut in half so they all fit on the pan) and add the kale a little before it’s all done cooking to get a crisp out of it. The dressing and feta was a nice touch. Flavors were great, just need to adjust the couple things mentioned.
Hey Courtney,
I’m grateful you tried this recipe and took the time to comment. Delighted it turned out!
Have a great day!
This was surprisingly very delicious!! I wasn’t sure how it would turn out with all of the ingredients, but it all worked perfectly together! I will definitely make this again!! Plus it was easy, quick and hardly any dishes!
Hey Ally,
Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your thoughts—so happy it worked for you!
Delicious! I had everything but honey, so I used a little bit of maple syrup instead – it actually complemented the sweet potatoes beautifully. Will definitely be saving this recipe to make again.
Hey Jennifer,
Perfect! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it!
Have a great weekend!
I made this last night and it was delicious. I love your recipes because they are always full of so much flavor! I love your cookbooks but also appreciate that you share recipes on your blog as well. Thanks so much for keeping me trying new things!
Hey Regina,
Happy Friday!! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it and your comment!
Thanks for your kind message:)
Absolutely delish!
Hey Christine,
Amazing! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed!