Chicken and Sweet Potato Simmer
Savor the comforting warmth of our Chicken and Sweet Potato Simmer, a hearty yet healthy one-pot meal bursting with vibrant flavors and nutrients. Tender, golden-seared chicken thighs are nestled in a fragrant blend of coconut milk, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, and naturally sweet chunks of sweet potato. Infused with fresh ginger and a hint of lime for a zesty finish, this dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and subtly sweet. Loaded with wholesome ingredients and simmered to perfection, it's an easy, nutrient-packed dinner recipe ideal for weeknights. Garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is as beautiful as it is delicious, promising a cozy, satisfying meal for the whole family. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, it's destined to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large (about 1.5 pounds) Sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon, grated Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
Instructions
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken thighs with a pinch of salt and pepper and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, and paprika, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them in the spice mixture.
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the seared chicken to the pot, nestling it among the sweet potatoes. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.7 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 850 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 4315 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.8 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.5 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.4 g | ||
| Protein | 203.8 g | 408% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 624 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2454 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
