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Chicken & Sweet Potato Bake with Olives & Preserved Lemon

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Author: Irena Macri
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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4 from 2 votes
Calories: 312kcal
This lovely chicken and sweet potato bake is inspired by a Moroccan tagine. It's easy to make and makes a great one-pot meal. Add a little chilli for an extra kick.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
  • 2 chicken breasts cut up into 2-3 cm pieces (skin can be left on)
  • 1 large brown onion diced
  • 1 large sweet potato diced into cubes (about 3 cups)
  • 1/4 preserved lemon diced finely (OR zest of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice)
  • 3 cloves garlic diced finely
  • 1/3 cup Spanish black olives sliced
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika or mild
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup water
  • Chopped fresh coriander cilantro or parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200° C / 395° F.
  • Heat ghee or coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and brown on each side for about 2 minutes. Then add the onion and stir through the chicken. Cook for a minute.
  • Add the sweet potato, preserved lemon (lemon zest and juice if using that instead), garlic, olive, tomatoes, spices, bay leaf and salt and stir through for a minute, letting the spices to release their aromas. Then pour over the water and stir.
  • Transfer the mixture into an oven-proof casserole or baking dish and spread the chicken pieces evenly. Place in the oven, uncovered, middle shelf.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then stir and bake for a further 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
  • Serve with a side of steamed greens or a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12529IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Recipes, Casserole, Dinner Meals
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