Baked African Sweet Potato Chicken

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    691 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    African

Baked African Sweet Potato Chicken

Baked African Sweet Potato Chicken is made with a combination of sweet and spicy flavors with chicken, mangoes, peanut butter, sweet potatoes, and cayenne.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 chicken thighs , bone-in, and skin on
  • 2 teaspoons Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
  • 1/2 red onion , diced
  • 2 sweet potatoes , peeled and diced (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup diced mango , frozen is fine
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes , do not drain
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Season the chicken with coriander, salt, turmeric, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  4. Add onions to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Add in the sweet potatoes, mango, peanut butter, diced tomatoes (with liquids), and soy sauce.
  6. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce is simmering.
  7. Pour the vegetable mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
  8. Place chicken thighs, skin side up, into the baking dish.
  9. Cook, uncovered for 45-50 minutes until skin is browned and crispy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 691kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 703mg (29%) Potassium 815mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 15235IU (305%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 691 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 691kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 703mg 29%
Potassium 815mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 15235IU 305%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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