Spiced Chipotle Honey Chicken Breasts With Sweet Po

Name: Spiced Chipotle Honey Chicken Breasts With Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (10 oz each); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lbs); chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (10 oz each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lbs)
chopped cilantro (to garnish)

1
In a small bowl, stir together the 1 tbsp olive oil, chipotles, garlic, honey, vinegar, salt, cumin, and cinnamon to make a paste.
2
Place the chicken into a plastic bag (like a storage-size Ziploc) and dump the chipotles mixture into it.
3
Squish the paste and the chicken so that the chicken is fully coated.
4
Squeeze most of the air out of the bag and chill for a few hours and allow the flavors to develop and penetrate.
5
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
6
Toss the sweet potatoes in 2 tbsp olive oil and scatter on the bottom or a roasting pan.
7
Roast for about 15 minutes.
8
Place the chicken on top of the potatoes and continue to roast until the chicken is just cooked through.
9
About 25 minutes additionally.
10
Serve garnished with cilantro.

565

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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: 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (10 oz each), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chipotle Honey Chicken Breasts With Sweet Potatoes 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.

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Spiced Chipotle Honey Chicken Breasts With Sweet Potatoes

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