Braised Chicken With Black Beans And Sweet Potato

Name: Braised Chicken With Black Beans And Sweet Potato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Prep all the ingredients and season both sides of the chicken with a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When it's hot and shimmering, add the chicken thighs to the pan.
3
Leave them alone to brown deeply, about 4 minutes. Turn and brown them on the other side for a couple minutes, then remove them to a plate.
4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, jalapeno, cumin, and coriander. (You may need to add a little oil.).
5
Saute until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Put the chicken back in the pan.
7
Scatter the sweet potatoes and black beans around the chicken.
8
Pour the broth in the pan, then cover and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160F, 15-20 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, prep the lime and cilantro. Just before you serve the chicken, stir the zest, juice and cilantro into the pan.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 yellow onion, finely chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken With Black Beans And Sweet Potato falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!