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Easy, so delicious, and perfect for any night! This Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Feta Yogurt Sauce is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Mediterranean-inspired chicken roasts alongside sweet potatoes until everything is golden, tender, and just a little crisp. It all comes together on one pan in about an hour, making it as simple as it is flavorful. And that vibrant, spicy green goddess sauce? It could be a recipe all on its own—don’t skip it. Use any extra as a dip for warm pitas.

I can already tell that Miami is going to inspire so many new recipes. There are so many incredible Mediterranean spots here, and we’ve been having so much fun trying new dishes. I have a long list of ideas going, and I’m excited to start working through them.

With the 80-degree weather and all this sunshine (which I’m fully loving), we’ve been eating outside as much as possible. This time of year, I always crave Greek and Mediterranean flavors—everything feels fresh, vibrant, and just right for warmer nights.

And then I remembered this recipe. It felt perfect to make this week.

I kept the chicken Mediterranean-inspired, and made it a little more fun by threading it onto skewers before roasting. Totally optional, but I love the look. Either way, it cooks up beautifully.

The sweet potatoes roast on the same pan. I might usually go for fries, but my mom mentioned she was craving something softer and a little more buttery. These turned out so good—tender with just the right amount of crisp.

And of course, the sauces. A spicy green goddess with salted pistachios and a creamy feta yogurt. Two sauces are always better than one. If you have the time, make some fresh pita and save any extra sauce for dipping over the weekend—it’s too good to waste.

It’s not always easy to please everyone, but this one always does!

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Feta Yogurt Sauce

Here are the Steps

Ingredients 

  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • smoked paprika
  • cumin
  • dried oregano
  • chili powder
  • chili flakes
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • lemon
  • sweet potatoes
  • feta cheese

Spicy Goddess Sauce

  • pistachios
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh basil
  • jalapeños
  • lemon juice
  • green olives

Kitchen Tools

You’ll want a large sheet pan for roasting everything together (go big so the chicken and potatoes get nice and crisp, not crowded) or use 2 pans. A mixing bowl for tossing the chicken, plus another small bowl for stirring together the feta yogurt. I like to use a blender or food processor for the green goddess sauce—whatever you have works. Grab a sharp knife and cutting board for all the chopping, and if you’re doing skewers, have those ready too. Tongs or a stainless steel spatula make flipping and serving easy.

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Feta Yogurt Sauce

Here are the Steps

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven so it’s nice and hot. This helps everything roast up golden and crisp.

Step 2: Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Add the yogurt and mix until everything is well coated. If you have a few extra minutes, let it sit to marinate—it only gets better. For a fun, summery feel, you can thread the chicken onto skewers. But it’s also fine to keep things simple and skip that step.

Step 3: Start the Sweet Potatoes

On a sheet pan, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Slide them into the oven first so they can get a head start. This is my favorite trick for getting soft centers with just the right amount of crisp edges.

Step 4: Add the Chicken

Pull the pan from the oven, push the potatoes to one side, and add the chicken to the other. Nestle the lemon wedges around everything. Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender and golden. This is usually when everyone starts to hover in the kitchen because it smells so good.

Step 5: Make the Spicy Green Goddess Sauce

While everything is roasting, make the sauce. Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. I like mine with a little texture, but you can make it as smooth as you like. It’s one of those “put it on everything” sauces—we always save extra for the next day.

Step 6: Make the Feta Yogurt

In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, garlic, and feta. Finish with a little pepper. It’s creamy, a little salty, and balances the spices perfectly.

Step 7: Serve

Serve everything warm, straight from the pan, with plenty of the green sauce and feta yogurt spooned over top. We usually let everyone build their own plates and add as much sauce as they like—it keeps dinner easy and a little more fun.

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Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Feta Yogurt Sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 457 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Spicy Goddess Sauce

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    2. In a bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Add 1/3 cup yogurt. If desired, thread the chicken onto skewers. Set aside.
    3. On a sheet pan, toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, push the potatoes to one side, and arrange the chicken on the other side. Add the lemons. Return to the oven and bake for 15–25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
    4. To make the spicy goddess sauce: combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until saucy. Season with salt to taste.
    5. In a bowl, stir together 1 cup of yogurt, 1 clove of garlic, and the feta. Season with pepper. Serve the chicken and sweet potatoes with the green sauce and feta yogurt.
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This post was originally published on April 29, 2026
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  1. 5 stars
    This was incredibly delicious. My mom, who is an amazing cook, could not stop raving about this meal. She literally texted me the morning after demanding the recipe. A few swaps: I doubled the feta in the yogurt dip + added lemon juice, left out the cilantro in the pistachio green sauce/doubled the basil and lemon juice, seasoned sweet potato wedges. Also, did a combo of chicken thighs and breasts. Served with pickled red onions, green salad, and some chili sauce. YUM!!!

    1. Hey Eliza,
      Awesome! Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it. Have a great Friday!

  2. The video of this recipe on IG shows what I’m assuming is tomato paste in the chicken, but the recipe doesn’t list that. Should I throw some in? Thanks!

    1. Hi Abigail,
      If you have some available you can toss a little in with the chicken, if not, no worries.

      I hope you love this recipe!

  3. 5 stars
    This was a hit for us! I didn’t skewer the chicken, just baked, and like many decided not to do the green goddess sauce. I cut the sweet potatoes into wedges and they were divine! I went ahead and blended the feta sauce because I prefer it that way and grated some fresh jalapeño in there for a little spice and flavor depth. I would probably make this with naan next time too. Yummy!

    1. Hey Taylor,
      Wonderful! I appreciate you making this recipe and taking the time to comment, so glad it was enjoyed!

      Have a great weekend!

  4. 5 stars
    What a way to make boring chicken into something exciting to eat. This is an easy recipe and so delicious. I’m making it again! I really love trying out some of your recipes. They never disappoint.

    Thank you

    1. Hey Vicky,
      Fantastic! Love to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and taking the time to comment.

      Have a great week!

  5. 5 stars
    Made this tonight for my family and we all loved it. Skipped the green goddess sauce, though. Wondering what the lemons were for that were added to the sheet pan. Delicious!

  6. 5 stars
    so good. Marinaded chicken and made the green sauce the night before. Cooked up really nice. Great flavors w/ the green sauce and yogurt sauce. Thanks!

    1. Hey Elle,
      Fantastic! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was enjoyed!

  7. 4 stars
    So after reading some of the comments, I decided to make my own green goddess dressing (actually I went on Pinterest and found one that sounded good and I had the ingredients) and then instead of the yogurt/feta sauce…I just crumbled the feta on top of the chicken along with a dollop (or 2) of the green goddess dressing. I don’t know if it tasted like it was supposed to…but we enjoyed it…and I avoided the possible disappointment of the “sauce.” I gave it only a 4 because of my deviations…but the chicken was very tasty.

    1. Hi Debbie,
      Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing what worked well for you. Glad to hear the chicken was enjoyed!

  8. 5 stars
    Made this tonight and it truly was delicious. Next time though I think I’ll omit the olives from the green goddess sauce as I found it a little overpowering, just a personal preference. Would recommend everyone to try it though.

    1. Hey Andrea,
      Amazing! Thanks for making this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it turned out!

      Have a nice week!

      1. 5 stars
        Refreshing flavors! Love this is a sheet pan dinner. Served with rice & fresh spinach. Yum!
        The green goddess sauce turned out as more of a pesto. Suggestions?

        1. Thanks so much, Susan! Glad you enjoyed this recipe! I would say the green goddess sauce is very similar to a pesto:)

  9. 2 stars
    This really did not work. Not a fan of this ‘green goddess sauce’ which was chunky and unappealing. I don’t recommend

    1. Thanks for your feedback, Nat! Sorry to hear this recipe was not enjoyed. Have a great Sunday!