Moroccan Chicken With Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken With Sweet Potato Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, cubed; 2 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix (or a mix of ground cinnamon and cumin); 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; ⅞ cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons clear honey; 12 lemon, juice; 2 ounces green olives, pitted; 1 ounce cilantro, leaves chopped

Servings: persons

2 lbs sweet potatoes, cubed
2 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix (or a mix of ground cinnamon and cumin)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
⅞ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons clear honey
12 lemon, juice
2 ounces green olives, pitted
1 ounce cilantro, leaves chopped

1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 mins or until tender.
2
Mix the ras el hanout with salt and pepper then sprinkle all over the chicken.
3
Heat 1 tbs of the oil in a large frying pan, then brown the chicken for 3 mins on each side until golden.
4
Lift the chicken out of the pan.
5
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 mins until softened.
6
Add the chicken broth, honey, lemon juice and olives, return the chicken to the pan then simm er for 10 mins until the sauce is syrupy and the chicken is cooked.
7
Mash the potatoes with the remaining tbs of oil and season with salt and pepper.
8
Thickly slice each chicken breast and stir the cilantro through the sauce.
9
Serve the chicken and sauce over the mash.

656

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, cubed, 2 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix (or a mix of ground cinnamon and cumin), 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken With Sweet Potato Mash 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!

Moroccan Chicken With Sweet Potato Mash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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