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Sheet Pan Chipotle Lime Chicken

Sheet Pan Chipotle Lime Chicken with Toasted Sweet Potatoes and Elote Corn

This Sheet Pan Chipotle Lime Chicken with Toasted Sweet Potatoes and Elote Corn is a healthy 30-minute dinner packed with flavor and protein. Perfect for busy weeknights and great for meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Chipotle Lime Chicken

  • lbs chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo or 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 large sweet potatoes diced small
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Elote Topping

  • 1 cup corn
  • ¼ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese
  • juice of ½ lime
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • chili powder or Tajin

Optional Garnishes

  • avocado
  • pickled onions
  • cilantro
  • lime wedges

Let's Make It
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes.
  • Mix chicken with olive oil, lime juice, honey, chipotle, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Push potatoes to one side of the pan and add chicken. Roast another 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir together corn, mayo or Greek yogurt, cotija, lime juice, cilantro and chili powder.
  • Serve chicken and sweet potatoes topped with elote mixture and optional garnishes.
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