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Creamy Coconut and Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet
easy
Dinner
Fusion
Creamy Coconut and Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet
20m
Prep
20m
Cook
4
Servings
739
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This vibrant, one-pan meal marries the natural sweetness of caramelized Sweet Potato with savory ground chicken in a rich, aromatic coconut sauce. It is a quick and comforting dinner solution perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
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Ingredients
- ✓45 ml avocado oil
- ✓1 unit medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- ✓0.5 kg ground chicken
- ✓15 ml fresh ginger, minced
- ✓3 unit garlic cloves, minced
- ✓120 ml scallions, thinly sliced
- ✓240 ml full-fat canned coconut milk
- ✓113 g baby spinach leaves
- ✓30 ml fresh lime juice
- ✓60 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
- ✓to taste sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
1
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potato, season with salt and pepper, and cover with a lid. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cubes are fork-tender and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
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Tip:Ensure your sweet potato cubes are uniform in size to guarantee even cooking.
2
Add the remaining oil to the same skillet. Sauté the scallions, garlic, and ginger until highly aromatic, then stir in the ground chicken. Cook until fully browned, breaking apart the meat with a spatula.
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Tip:Using dark meat ground chicken provides extra moisture and depth to the final sauce.
3
Pour in the coconut milk and return the cooked sweet potato to the pan. Simmer for 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Tip:Adjust the heat to low if the coconut milk begins to boil too vigorously to prevent it from breaking.
4
Fold in the baby spinach until just wilted. Remove from the heat, stir in the fresh lime juice and cilantro, and season with additional salt or pepper to taste.
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Tip:Adding the lime juice off the heat preserves its bright, citrusy acidity.
Sweet Potato
Skillet
One-Pot
Healthy
Gluten-Free
Quick Dinner
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