Mahogany Chicken W Chimichurri & Smoky Lime Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This was a contest recipe winner that appeared in Woman's Day of all places. Very good..nice complex but blended flavors. Ingredients:
5 tablespoons dark brown sugar |
3 tablespoons dijon mustard |
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce |
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice |
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in 1-inch cubes) |
1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) |
6 tablespoons olive oil |
3 large garlic cloves (minced) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
smoky lime sweet potato |
2 large sweet potatoes (peeled) |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice ((i used 1 tablespoon) |
1 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo (chopped) |
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from can) |
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon ground lemon zest |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Mahogany Marinade: Mix sugar, mustard, hoisin sauce, vinegar, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Remove 6 tablespoons for later use. Place cubed chicken in a Ziploc bag and add the remaining marinade; refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. (If making Smoky Lime Sweet Potatoes, start potatoes at this point; chicken will be ready to skewer and cook when potatoes are completed.).
2. Thread chicken on skewers; discard marinade. Grill skewers, basting with reserved marinade near end of cooking time.
3. Chimichurri Sauce: Combine cilantro and garlic in food processor. Pulse until chopped. Add oil in a thin stream with food processor running. Pulse in salt and pepper. Set aside.
4. To serve: Remove chicken from skewers; drizzle with Chimichurri Sauce. Sweet potatoes can also be drizzled with sauce.
5. Potatoes:.
6. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch chunks. Put in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 15 minutes or until tender. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Drain potatoes, return to pan, and mash with reserved water. (I only used 2 tablespoons of reserved water.).
7. Add remaining ingredients and mash into sweet potatoes.
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