Moroccan Chicken With Sweet Potato Mash
This delightful recipe combines tender chicken with sweet potatoes and a flavorful blend of spices, creating a dish that is both comforting and full of Moroccan-inspired aromas. The chicken is cooked to golden perfection in a savory sauce accented with hints of honey and lemon, complemented by the earthy sweetness of the sweet potatoes. A sprinkle of fresh coriander adds a burst of freshness to this hearty and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1kg sweet potatoes , cubed
- 2 tsp ras-el-hanout , or a mix of ground cinnamon and cumin
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , thinly sliced
- 1 fat garlic clove , crushed
- 200ml chicken stock
- 2 tsp clear honey
- juice ½ lemon
- handful green olives , pitted or whole
- 20g pack coriander , leaves chopped
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 mins or until tender. Mix the ras el hanout with seasoning, then sprinkle all over the chicken. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large frying pan, then brown the chicken for 3 mins on each side until golden.
- Lift the chicken out of the pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add the stock, honey, lemon juice and olives, return the chicken to the pan, then simmer for 10 mins until the sauce is syrupy and the chicken cooked.
- Mash the potatoes with 1 tbsp oil and season. Thickly slice each chicken breast and stir the coriander through the sauce. Serve the chicken and sauce over mash.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 calories
- Fat Content: 9 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 59 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 18 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 39 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.11 milligram of sodium
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