Chicken with Beans and Sweet Potatoes. Dinnertime meals.

Spiced Chicken with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 40 min
  • Active: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
This dish offers bold flavors with minimal effort. Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts ensure the meat stays moist and flavorful while roasting. Smoky paprika, chipotle and garlic add a depth of flavor to each bite, while a sprinkle of cotija cheese and pickled red onions bring a burst of freshness. Pair with a quick stew of sweet potatoes and canned black beans for a simple yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine 2 teaspoons coriander, 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Rub all over the chicken, then brush lightly with olive oil. Arrange the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the skin is browned and crisp and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes and toss to coat; season with the remaining 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon each smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the tomato paste and chipotle and sauce. Add the black beans and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a simmer. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and the mixture is thick and saucy, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt if needed.
  3. Divide the chicken among plates. Carefully drizzle 1/4 cup water onto the hot baking sheet and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon; stir the liquid into the beans, then divide the beans among the plates. Top with the cotija and pickled red onions.