Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet (Print)
A fast and tasty skillet dish combining tender chicken with golden sweet potatoes, fresh herbs, and spices.
# Ingredients:
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2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1-inch chunks.
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1 pound chicken thighs or 2 chicken breasts.
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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1 medium onion, chopped small.
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1 teaspoon ground cumin.
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1 teaspoon paprika.
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1/4 teaspoon crushed chili flakes.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme.
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2 tablespoons olive oil.
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional).
# Steps:
01 -
Dry the chicken, then sprinkle it with pepper, salt, cumin, and paprika.
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Brown the chicken in a pan for 4-5 minutes on each side till golden. Set it aside.
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Caramelize the sweet potatoes for 7-10 minutes, then toss in the onion and garlic for 2 more minutes.
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Add the chicken back to the pan along with the herbs. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes, making sure the chicken reaches 165°F inside.
# Notes:
01 -
Sweet potato cubes should be uniform to cook evenly.
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Both chicken thighs and breasts work fine.
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Lemon juice isn't necessary but adds a lot of flavor.