Name: Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs or breasts; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup cream or milk; 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

This Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then roasted to golden perfection, ensuring a crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Paired with creamy sweet potato mash, this meal offers a sweet and savory balance, with the rich flavor of roasted sweet potatoes complemented by butter and a hint of cinnamon. It’s an easy-to-make, nourishing dish that brings warmth to the table and is sure to please everyone in the family.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Use a mix of olive oil and butter for roasting for crispy skin.
Mash the sweet potatoes with a splash of cream for extra richness.

Yield: Serves 4

Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash

A comforting roasted chicken with creamy sweet potato mash, seasoned to perfection for a satisfying and flavorful dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs or breasts
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup cream or milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Roast chicken in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
Meanwhile, boil the sweet potatoes until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, cream, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Rest the chicken for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with sweet potato mash.

Notes

For a healthier version, use skinless chicken breasts and substitute butter with olive oil in the mash.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 501Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 196mgSodium 389mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 3gSugar 9gProtein 35g

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