Honey Garlic Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potatoes – Chicken Sausage Recipes
You know those dinners that hit that magical sweet spot—fast, filling, and face-planting delicious? This is one of them. I tossed together chicken sausage and roasted sweet potatoes on a weeknight whim, and suddenly it became a dinner I now crave on repeat. The combo of sweet, garlicky glaze hugging those golden cubes of potato? Let’s just say my fork did most of the talking.
We’re working with bold flavors and barely any fuss. A quick honey garlic sauce bubbles away while the sausage gets golden and the sweet potatoes caramelize. It's like they all agreed to show up to dinner dressed their best. And the best part? It feels hearty without being heavy—perfect for those nights when you want comfort without the kitchen drama.
This meal fits into your regular dinner rotation like it was always meant to be there. Whether you’re searching for sausage and sweet potato recipes, sausage recipes for dinner, or easy Italian chicken sausage recipes, this one checks every box—and probably adds a few new ones you didn’t know you needed.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken sausage links, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them out on the baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- While the potatoes roast, sear chicken sausage slices in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir together honey, garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add sausage back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- When sweet potatoes are ready, pile them into bowls and top with the glazed sausage. Spoon extra sauce over everything and serve hot.