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Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Suya spiced Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine African
Servings 2 people
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces of chicken breast
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp country onion (optional-can get online or from an african store)
  • 1 maggi cube (or chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 large organic white sweet potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp smart balance butter spread
  • a pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp dill

Instructions
 

  • Combine all spices / Maggi cube , into a small spice dish. mix well.
  • Wash and pat dry chicken breast. Completely coat chicken with dry rub and set aside while you prep potatoes.
  • Preheat oven to 375
  • Heat a cast iron skillet (or whatever skillet you have that can go into the oven) over medium heat. Drizzle enough canola oil to cover bottom, and carefully add chicken. Sear on each side for 3 minutes. Then transfer to the oven and bake for 10 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken breast) or until juices run clear.
  • Wash potatoes and peel. Cut into medium sized chunks, Transfer into sauce pot, add enough water to just cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender. Carefully drain out excess water
  • Mash potatoes until no big chunks are present. Add in smart balance butter, dill and a pinch of nutmeg. Using a small hand mixer, mix until smooth.
  • Serve Chicken Breast over sweet potatoes. Enjoy.
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