Description
A delicious and easy recipe featuring sautéed chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (chopped plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and dicing the sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- Stir in sweet potatoes and garlic. Cover the pan and cook for another 10-12 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Finish by adding fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice before serving hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg