Honey Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet
This Honey Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet is cozy, simple, and bursting with sweet and savory flavor. A buttery honey glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, bringing golden flavor to juicy chicken and tender sweet potatoes in just one skillet.
Equipment
- Oven-safe Skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts juicy and flavorful
- 5 Tbsp butter divided
- 4 Tbsp honey divided
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning divided
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 lb sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 Tbsp dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecan halves
- fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tsp of Italian seasoning.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until glossy.
- Sear chicken in the skillet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Push to the edges of the pan.
- Add remaining butter and honey to the center of the skillet. Let melt, then stir in sweet potatoes, cranberries, and pecans.
- Sprinkle remaining Italian seasoning. Stir to coat everything evenly and cook a few minutes until sweet potatoes begin to soften.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh thyme and cracked pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
Use real butter and don’t skip browning the chicken — it adds so much flavor. Add thyme last for a fresh finish, and let the cranberries and pecans balance out the textures and flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 16500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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