Description
A comforting dinner blending garlic butter–seared chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and Peruvian spices for a warm, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Marinate chicken with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 20 minutes.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with a drizzle of olive oil and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
4. Remove chicken and melt remaining butter with garlic, scraping browned bits.
5. Place sweet potato cubes in a baking dish, drizzle garlic butter, and toss to coat.
6. Nestle seared chicken on top of potatoes and bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.
7. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sweet potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, sweet potato bake, peruvian chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, weeknight meals