Best 7 Coconut Chicken And Sweet Potato Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable stew showcases tender chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy coconut broth, complemented by the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. A symphony of aromatic spices, including ginger, garlic, turmeric, and cumin, dances on your palate, while a hint of chili adds a subtle warmth. This irresistible dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritional powerhouse, brimming with wholesome ingredients that nourish your body and soul.

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Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FEEL GOOD SWEET POTATO STEW



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup oil (I'm using olive)
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 onion, cut into large dice (I'm using yellow)
4 sweet potatoes, cut into large dice
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
One 28-ounce can tomato product, such as sauce, diced, crushed, etc. (I'm using crushed)
One 15-ounce can beans, rinsed (I'm using black)
1 can unsweetened milk (I'm using coconut milk)
1 cup liquid (I'm using vegetable stock)
1 cup nuts (I'm using walnuts)
Salt
1 lime, cut into wedges
Fresh cilantro, if you have it, for serving
Couple shakes favorite hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the garlic and onions and cook until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, turmeric, coriander and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, beans, coconut milk, vegetable stock and nuts and bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the liquid thickens, 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Serve the stew in bowls with lime wedges for squeezing. Garnish with cilantro and hot sauce if using.

COCONUT CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO STEW



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This stew tastes as if you spent hours in the kitchen. The flavors of coconut milk, sweet potato and coriander nicely complement the chicken. A garnish of cilantro and toasted coconut adds a bit of sophistication. -Nicole Filizetti, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cubed
3 cups canned coconut milk, divided
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional ingredients: Hot cooked basmati rice, toasted unsweetened shredded coconut, minced fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, sweet potatoes, 2 cups coconut milk, pineapple, onion and seasonings in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and sweet potatoes are tender, 6-8 hours. , Stir in remaining 1 cup coconut milk. If desired, serve with optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 16g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHICKEN 'N' SWEET POTATO STEW



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Are you tired of the same old dinnertime fare? Then spice it up with a Malaysian-inspired chicken stew. Served on a bed of couscous, this recipe for two is as good as it gets. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2/3 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Dash ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, ginger and garlic in oil until chicken juices run clear. Add the onion, pepper and seasonings; saute 4-5 minutes longer. Add sweet potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water and orange juice concentrate to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Combine cornstarch and coconut milk until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cilantro. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO PEANUT STEW



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A bowl of this sweet-and-savory stew can warm up even the chilliest days. Sweet potatoes and chicken are added to a hearty stew base of peanut butter and coconut milk, flavored with gingerroot, garlic and a touch of jalapeño. It's an easy, no-fuss way to serve something surprising but comforting for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium jalapeño chile, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
1 can (13.66 oz) unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Using slotted spoon, remove chicken from Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium; add onions. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add gingerroot, garlic and jalapeño chile. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add browned chicken, sweet potatoes, coconut milk, broth and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until sweet potato is tender. Gradually add spinach, stirring until wilted.
  • Stir in peanut butter, brown sugar, lime juice and soy sauce. Divide among serving bowls; garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO STEW



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With flavors reminiscent of Morocco and Mexico, this easy yet richly-flavored stew contains loads of chicken, vegetables, and some surprising spices! If desired, pass lime wedges to squeeze over individual servings.

Provided by RCKim

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cubed
1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1 cup frozen corn
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in sweet potato, bell pepper, chicken, tomatoes, and 2 cups of water. Season with salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Dissolve flour in 2 tablespoons water, and stir in to boiling stew. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, 10 to 20 minutes. Stir the stew occasionally to keep it from sticking.
  • Once the potatoes are done, stir in corn and kidney beans. Cook a few minutes until hot, then stir in cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 876.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

SPICED CHICKEN, SPINACH & SWEET POTATO STEW



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A healthy one-pot with warming spices that's low fat, low calorie, 3 of your 5-a-day and also full of fibre!

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
190g bag spinach
1 tbsp sunflower oil
8 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
500ml chicken stock
2 onions, chopped
1 red chilli, chopped
1 tsp paprika
thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
400g can tomatoes
2 preserved lemons, deseeded and chopped
pumpkin seeds, toasted
2-3 preserved lemons, deseeded and chopped
4 naan bread, warmed

Steps:

  • Put the sweet potato in a large, deep saucepan over a high heat. Cover with boiling water and boil for 10 mins. Meanwhile, put all the paste ingredients in a food processor and blend until very finely chopped. Set aside until needed.
  • Put the spinach in a large colander in the sink and pour the sweet potatoes and their cooking water over it to drain the potatoes and wilt the spinach at the same time. Leave to steam-dry.
  • Return the saucepan to the heat (no need to wash it first), then add the oil, followed by the spice paste. Fry the paste for about 5 mins until thickened, then add the chicken. Fry for 8-10 mins until the chicken starts to colour. Pour over the stock, bring to the boil and leave to simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Check the chicken is cooked by cutting into one of the thighs and making sure it's white throughout with no signs of pink. Season with black pepper, then add the sweet potato. Leave to simmer for a further 5 mins. Meanwhile, roughly chop the spinach and add to the stew. At this point you can leave the stew to cool and freeze for up to 3 months, if you like.
  • Scatter over the pumpkin seeds and preserved lemons, and serve with warm naan bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES AND COCONUT MILK



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I used to think the only reason to buy a whole chicken was to actually cook it whole. Why buy one for a recipe calling for parts when the supermarket will cut up the bird for you? Then one day my mother set me straight. It's one thing to buy a package of thighs or drumsticks when you need a specific part, but you might as well cut up your own bird if you need a variety. You can use your cut-up chicken to make this ginger-and-lime-scented curry with coconut milk, sweet potatoes and chiles. Or substitute your favorite part, be it wings or legs or bone-in breasts. The bright, spicy and gently sweet flavors work well with any pieces of fowl in the pot. When the chicken in this recipe is nearly done braising, you can fry up the liver, then coat it in some of the luscious sauce. If your mother is anything like mine, she'd be proud.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
Black pepper, as needed
2 tablespoons peanut, safflower or vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated (1 1/2 tablespoons)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 to 2 jalapeno or Serrano chiles, to taste, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can coconut milk
2 medium sweet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 cup coconut flakes
1 tablespoon black or brown mustard seeds
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil. Brown chicken pieces, in batches if necessary, until golden all over, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Stir scallion, ginger, garlic and chiles into pot and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk and sweet potatoes. Arrange chicken pieces on top of potatoes, placing breast meat on top. Pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of chicken. Bring to a boil. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium heat, toast coconut flakes until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mustard seeds and toast until they begin to pop, 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Transfer chicken and sweet potatoes to a platter. Return Dutch oven to the stove and simmer over medium-high heat until cooking liquid has thickened to a saucelike consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour over chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with the coconut and mustard seed mixture and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1067, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 83 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 1476 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Coconut Milk: Opt for full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier stew.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in coconut milk, spices, and herbs enhances its flavor.
  • Use Fresh Sweet Potatoes: Fresh sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness and vibrant color to the stew.
  • Add Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra nutrition and texture.
  • Simmer until Tender: Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Serve with Rice or Bread: Coconut chicken and sweet potato stew pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
  • Garnish before Serving: Top the stew with chopped cilantro, green onions, or toasted coconut flakes for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Coconut chicken and sweet potato stew is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. The tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices come together in a creamy coconut broth, creating a hearty and comforting meal. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion dish, this stew is sure to impress. Additionally, its versatility allows for customization based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to savor this delectable coconut chicken and sweet potato stew.

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