Sweet Potato Spicy Chicken is a recipe to impress. A dinner recipe that is easy, and packed full of rich flavor that is sure to make the whole family happy. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Whole30 and Paleo.
I had a great weekend, my oldest was home for a few days, I had several friends and family over for dinner on Saturday and I got to drink amazing wine, and catch up with my favorite people.
One of my friends who follows my blog mentioned that there have not been a lot of ‘meat’ recipes posted lately. Which is true, but I was quick to let her know that in facet my next recipe would in fact be a recipe loaded with protein.
This Sweet Potato Spicy Chicken Recipe is loaded with ‘meat’ along with a ton of flavor. Chicken, bacon, sweet potatoes and spices work together in this dish like a four-part harmony. Smoothly complimenting one another and making your taste buds very happy little buds indeed.
I have used chicken thighs in this recipe which is very rich. Like oh-my this is amazing! However, if you want to keep your calorie count a little lower, but still want the flavor from the dark meat, do a combination of chicken thighs and breasts. Whichever meat you choose this dish is simple to pull together with a limited amount of prep and ingredients.
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
- 2 sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 tbsp. Franks hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee
- 3 strips of uncured organic bacon, sliced
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- Pinch of Sea salt
- Pinch of Ground Black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 400 F.
- On the stovetop set ovenproof pan over medium heat.
- Add tablespoon of coconut oil to pan and when melted add bacon. Cook until bacon is crisp, remove and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine together paprika, garlic powder, hot sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the sweet potatoes and chicken to spice mix, and stir to coat. Add the seasoned potatoes and chicken into the pan. Stir a few times to brown chicken, about 3-4 minutes.
- Place pan uncovered in pre-heated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Add the green onions and bacon to the dish and serve.
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Now I’m really hungry! I love sweet potatoes, and everything looks delicious!
This is seriously such a perfect dinner! Adding it to the list! 🙂
Adding this to my weeknight meal rotation—- love the combination of flavors!!
When you said bacon, I knew I was 100% convinced to make this!!!
This looks so delicious! I love sweet potatoes in savory dishes so much!
I can’t wait to try this for dinner! The flavors have got to be amazing!! Love!
Chicken is my favorite, but mixing potato with chicken is very much a different thing for me. Your photos tells how tasteful this would be. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.
I’m going to have to try this! I think my picky kids might even like this one!
This looks absolutely delicious! We love chicken and sweet potatoes at our house, and this recipe will be a winner! I’ve pinned this to try later.
Oh. I have to make this. Spicy chicken. sweet potatoes. Bacon! All things that I love. It’s going on the list!
i love one dish meals like this that i can count on for weeknights. and chicken thighs are so flavorful! love the idea of pairing them with spice & sweet potatoes.
I am a one dish meal kind of girl too Amanda. Makes the hectic weeknights a little less hectic.
Perfect for a weeknight. We love spicy food.
We are a spicy food family too Christie.
Sweet potatoes and chicken…yes please!
They really are the perfect combo.
This looks like the perfect dinner! Definitely adding it to the rotation!
Hope you enjoy Lisa!
This sounds like the perfect dinner to me!
Thanks Meg. It really is a delicious quick and easy dinner to pull together.
I get the opposite feedback because it’s very rare that I post a vegetarian recipe! What can I say? I’m a meat lover! This dinner looks so delicious, Amy. I’d love to try it!
Thanks Andi. Us carnivores have to stick together 🙂
Oh this sounds amazingly good!! Must try!
I hope you enjoy it Jaren!
Your weekend sounds just perfect! And this chicken looks delicious. I love sweet potatoes, and I love spicy food!
Thanks Cate. I love this recipe so easy and delicious. Hope you enjoy it.
Hi there! Came across this, and looks delish! Have you tried making and then freezing? If so, what’s the best way to thaw/reheat??
Thanks!
Hi Jillian, I have not frozen this recipe, but I believe it should freeze up well. Just cook to instructions, cool and freeze. To reheat, put in fridge overnight and when thawed toss over medium low heat to reheat.
OMG! It was delicious!!
That is awesome! Thank you for letting me know!
I love this dish so much, I’ve honestly eaten it three weeks in a row for breakfast
That is awesome- never thought to have it for breakfast, but now I am envisoning a fried egg on top! Great idea!
Looks pretty simple! I cook turkey bacon for breakfast a lot and then end up with leftovers so maybe next time I have some I’ll throw this meal together. Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods!!
It is a simple and delicious dish Ashley. I always make extra bacon, cause it goes great in everything 🙂 Let me know what you think after you make it!
I made this for dinner tonight because I was looking for a high protein meal. I served it with brown rice. I made it exactly like the recipe and it was yummy! The hubby liked it too.
That is awesome Angie!! Thank you so much for letting me know! xo
What’s a UK alternative to franks sauce?
Lorraine, Any hot sauce that does not contain sugar should work just fine.
why is the sodium so high?
Good question Jennifer. I fixed the nutritional label.
If i wanted to add brocoli to this recipe could you recommend a way for me to incorporate it?
Hi Michele,
Throw your broccoli florets into the pan before you place it in the oven.
Good luck, Amy