Best 2 Jerk Chicken With Sweet Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes

Welcome to a tantalizing culinary journey with our jerk chicken and sweet potatoes sheet-pan dinner! This flavorful one-pan dish combines the bold, spicy flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal. Our carefully crafted recipe guide will take you step-by-step through the process of creating this delectable dish, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe is designed to guide you towards a delicious and memorable dining experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a taste adventure with our jerk chicken and sweet potatoes sheet-pan dinner!

**Additional Recipes Included:**

1. **Jerk Chicken Marinade:** Discover the secrets behind our tantalizing jerk marinade, a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, zesty citrus, and fiery scotch bonnet peppers. Learn how to create this flavorful marinade that infuses the chicken with an unforgettable Jamaican flair.

2. **Perfectly Roasted Sweet Potatoes:** Our guide to roasting sweet potatoes will help you achieve tender, caramelized interiors and crispy, golden edges. We'll share tips for selecting the best sweet potatoes and techniques for roasting them to perfection.

3. **Coconut Rice:** Complement your jerk chicken and sweet potatoes with a creamy and flavorful coconut rice. Our recipe includes step-by-step instructions for cooking fluffy rice infused with the rich flavors of coconut milk and aromatic spices.

4. **Tropical Fruit Salsa:** Add a refreshing and vibrant touch to your meal with our tropical fruit salsa. This salsa combines the sweetness of mangoes, pineapples, and papaya with the tanginess of lime juice and a hint of chili pepper. It's the perfect accompaniment to balance the bold flavors of the jerk chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEPPERS

Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Peppers image

This sheet-pan supper brings velvety sweet potatoes together with soft bell peppers, pungent sage and roasted chicken thighs. To counter the rich and caramelized flavors, quick-pickled thinly sliced red onion adds a bright and zippy note right at the end. If you prefer chicken breasts, you can use them here instead of the thighs. Choose bone-in, skin-on breasts if possible, and keep an eye on them. They'll cook faster than the thighs. Remove them when they're ready, but let the vegetables roast until they thoroughly golden and tender.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories weekday, one pot, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 to 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6 thighs)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces sweet potato (1 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large red, yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

In a small, shallow bowl, mix together vinegar and honey. Mix in half the red onion and a pinch of salt and set aside for garnish, tossing the mixture occasionally as the chicken cooks.
In a large bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, coriander and black pepper. Add chicken to bowl and rub the mixture all over it. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together 2 tablespoons oil, sweet potato, pepper, remaining onion, sage, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, cayenne and allspice. Spread vegetables out on a rimmed baking sheet.
Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to marinated chicken and turn to coat. Place chicken pieces, skin-side up, among the vegetables, making sure chicken is surrounded by them, but not on top of them. (Chicken should rest directly on the baking sheet.)
Roast for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and raise heat to 450 degrees. Use a wide spatula to flip vegetables over (but not chicken). Drizzle chicken (but not vegetables) with 2 teaspoons liquid from the onion-vinegar mixture. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
To serve, top chicken and vegetables with a spoonful of onion-vinegar mixture and plenty of cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 605, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 828 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JERK CHICKEN

Jerk Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 of 1 nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cloves, whole
6 pimento seeds (allspice)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 large onion, roughly chop
2 to 3 Scotch Bonnet peppers
10 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
10 garlic cloves
1/2 cup fresh lime juice or white vinegar
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup raw sugar
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Score chicken and season with salt. Spoon desired amount of jerk marinade over chicken and rub into scores. Marinade refrigerated for 2 hours to overnight. Bake for 35 minutes in the oven. Remove from the oven and finish on the grill.;
Combine all of the above in a bowl and stir in the following: .

Tips:

Choose the right chicken: For the best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts. The bones and skin help keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
Make sure your jerk seasoning is flavorful: The jerk seasoning is what gives this dish its signature flavor, so make sure it's well-blended and packed with flavor. If you're using a store-bought jerk seasoning, taste it before using it to make sure it's to your liking.
Don't overcrowd the sheet pan: When you're roasting the chicken and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the sheet pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
Roast the chicken and vegetables until they're tender: The chicken should be cooked through, and the vegetables should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.

Conclusion:

This jerk chicken with sweet potatoes sheet pan dinner is an easy and delicious way to get a healthy and flavorful meal on the table. The jerk seasoning gives the chicken and vegetables a delicious smoky flavor, and the sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness to the dish. This recipe is also great for meal prep, as the leftovers can be reheated and enjoyed throughout the week.