Chicken And Sweet Potato Simmer

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 lb/500 g)
• 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 4 breasts if you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 sweet green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 peel sweet potatoes. cut potatoes and chicken into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. set sweet potatoes aside. in large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken, about 10 minutes. transfer to plate.
• 2 drain fat from pan; heat remaining oil over medium heat. fry onion, green pepper, garlic, ginger, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, stirring often, until onion is softened, 4 minutes.
• 3 add sweet potatoes and chicken stock; bring to boil. return chicken and any juices to pan; cover and simmer until juices run clear when chicken is pierced and sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. uncover and cook over high heat until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. sprinkle with parsley.