Pan-Seared Citrus Chicken with Sweet Potato Hash

Name: Pan-Seared Citrus Chicken with Sweet Potato Hash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness); 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 2 tablespoon lime juice; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 sweet potatoes (medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 yellow bell pepper (diced); 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Zesty citrus-marinated chicken breast pan-seared to perfection, served alongside a colorful and savory sweet potato and bell pepper hash.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Latin
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.29/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness)
2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
2 tablespoon lime juice
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 sweet potatoes (medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

In a shallow dish, combine the chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Rub spices onto chicken and let marinate for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the hash.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet (or two if needed for speed) over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
Add the diced red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper to the skillet with the sweet potato. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
While the hash cooks, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breast and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Serve the pan-seared citrus chicken alongside the sweet potato hash. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

You can prep the sweet potatoes and bell peppers in advance to make this meal even faster. For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the hash.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 395
Protein: 37.8 g
Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 440 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Sugar: 7.1 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg