Chili Lime Sweet Potato Chicken
This Chili Lime Sweet Potato Chicken is bursting with vibrant flavors and simple to make—a perfect weeknight dinner packed with sweet potatoes, tender chicken, and zesty lime!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime juiced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Dice the red bell pepper and chop the fresh cilantro. Cut the chicken breast into evenly sized cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, add the cubed chicken breast. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes until slightly softened and golden.
- Push the sweet potatoes to one side. Add the chicken cubes to the other side and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Add diced red bell pepper halfway through cooking.
- Stir in the corn and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. Serve warm on its own or with grains or greens.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Large skillet
- Sauté pan
- Mixing bowl
- Citrus juicer
- Spoon
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for a juicier result, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, perfect for special diets.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas.
- Adjust chili powder amount to control spice level according to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
