West African Spiced Chicken

Name: West African Spiced Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 2 pound frozen sweet potato cubes; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk; 14 ounce coleslaw mix

Juicy chicken breast pieces coated in a fragrant West African spice blend, served with quick mashed sweet potatoes and a refreshing bagged coleslaw for a vibrant and speedy dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 7
Cuisine: African
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Halal
Soy-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Paleo

Ingredients

1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 pound frozen sweet potato cubes
0.25 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
14 ounce coleslaw mix

Instructions

In a medium bowl, toss 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and optional 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken mixture and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
While the chicken cooks, microwave 2 pounds frozen sweet potato cubes according to package directions, typically 5-7 minutes, until very tender. Drain any liquid.
Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl with 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the West African Spiced Chicken with the mashed sweet potatoes and a side of 1 bag coleslaw mix.

Notes

Pre-chopped sweet potatoes and bagged coleslaw make this dish incredibly fast. Look for a soy-free dressing if you wish to dress the coleslaw.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 400
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 42.5 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 9.5 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sugar: 10.5 g
Cholesterol: 82 mg