One Pan Herb Garlic Chicken Thighs With Sweet Potato and Green Beans
Savory roasted chicken thighs, tender green beans, and caramelized sweet potato wedges seasoned with garlic and rosemary. A satisfying, low-carb friendly sheet pan meal that is perfect for weekly batch prepping.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Tracey + Lila
Tracey created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch Prep: This recipe makes 3 generous servings. Let the food cool completely before sealing in airtight containers; it keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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Cut the large sweet potato in half…
Cut the large sweet potato in half lengthwise, then slice into thin wedges about 0.5 inches (1.3cm) thick. Trim any woody ends off the green beans.
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Place the chicken thighs
Place the chicken thighs, sweet potato wedges, and green beans onto the baking sheet in a single layer. (Keep them in separate sections on the pan if you prefer to portion them easily later).
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until combined.
Look for: combined
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Drizzle the oil and herb mixture evenly…
Drizzle the oil and herb mixture evenly over the chicken, sweet potatoes, and green beans. Use your hands or tongs to toss each section gently so everything is thoroughly coated.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 25…
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
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Remove from the oven and let the…
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest on the pan for 5 minutes before serving or portioning into airtight containers.
Allow: 5 minutes
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