Description
Hearty chicken and sweet potato skillet delivers pure comfort on a plate, blending savory protein with caramelized root vegetables. Rustic flavors meld together, creating a simple yet satisfying meal that will transport you straight to a countryside kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cast-iron skillet over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Introduce seasoned chicken pieces to the hot surface, generously coating with a blend of salt, pepper, smoky paprika, and earthy cumin.
- Sauté chicken until exterior develops a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 4-5 minutes, ensuring meat remains partially undercooked and tender.
- Carefully transfer chicken to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful cooking juices and maintaining the skillet’s temperature.
Notes
- For maximum flavor, pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in juices.
- Swap chicken with tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains the dish’s hearty texture and spice profile.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and better caramelization of the chicken and sweet potatoes, enhancing overall taste and color.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to prevent steaming instead of browning, which helps develop deeper, richer flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg