Fragrant Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato

16 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium.
  2. 2Add sweet potato, season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook 8 minutes until tender.
  3. 3Set aside the cooked sweet potatoes.
  4. 4Add remaining 2 tbsp oil, scallions, garlic, and ginger to the pan, sautéing for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add the chicken to brown (approx. 5 minutes).
  6. 6Stir in coconut milk and the cooked sweet potatoes.
  7. 7Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. 8Fold in spinach until wilted.
  9. 9Remove from heat.
  10. 10Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and final seasonings.
  11. 11Serve over rice with extra garnish and hot sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 med sweet potato, diced (¼")
  • 0.5 cup scallions
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken (dark meat if possible)
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 oz baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.25 cup cilantro
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • cooked rice
  • hot sauce

Equipment

skilletpan

Tips

  • Use dark meat ground chicken if possible.
  • Smash the ground chicken to help it sear and soak up flavor.
  • Serve over rice with extra garnish and hot sauce.