Ingredients
Method
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spread the cubed sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes until they start to soften.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the sweet potatoes to one side. Place the marinated chicken on the other side and arrange the green beans around them.
- Drizzle the remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutrition
Notes
Marinating Time: I've learned that letting the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes is good, but if you can plan ahead and let it sit for 4 to 8 hours, the flavor really sinks in and makes the chicken so much more flavorful.
Sweet Potato Size: When I cube the sweet potatoes, I make sure they are all about the same size, roughly 1-inch cubes.
This way they all cook evenly and you don't end up with some mushy and some hard pieces.
Chicken Thickness: If your chicken breasts are very thick, I recommend slicing them in half horizontally or pounding them to an even thickness.
This helps them cook through at the same rate as the sweet potatoes and green beans.
Green Bean Prep: I always trim the stem ends off the green beans before adding them to the sheet pan.
Leaving them on makes for a tough, unpleasant bite.
Sheet Pan Arrangement: I find it's important to give everything a little space on the baking sheet.
If the pan is too crowded, the vegetables will steam instead of roast, and you won't get those lovely caramelized edges.
Leftover Storage: Any leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
I like to reheat everything in a hot skillet with a splash of water to bring back some moisture.
Serving Suggestion: For a little extra freshness, I love to sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice over everything right before serving.
It brightens up the whole dish.