GRILLED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATOES WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA

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Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Strawberry Salsa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 small sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 strawberries, finely chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (leave in some seeds for heat)
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium. Microwave the sweet potatoes until soft, 7 to 9 minutes. Let cool slightly, then brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the chile powder, cumin and a big pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Make the salsa: Combine the strawberries, bell pepper, jalapeno and half each of the scallions and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and set aside until juicy.
  • Oil the grill grates and add the sweet potatoes and chicken. Grill, covered, turning, until the sweet potatoes are tender and charred and the chicken is cooked through, 15 minutes for the sweet potatoes and 16 to 20 minutes for the chicken.
  • Split open the sweet potatoes. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, sprinkle with the remaining scallions and cilantro and season with salt and pepper; fluff with a fork. Serve the chicken with the sweet potatoes; top the chicken with the strawberry salsa and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 94 milligrams, Sodium 316 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Kerrie Obrien
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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I love that I can make this dish with things I already have in my kitchen.


Lilith00
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I've made this recipe several times and I've always had great results. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful and the sweet potatoes are always perfectly roasted.


AbdulRehman soomro official
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Sumee Basnet
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweet potatoes and the salsa are the perfect complement to the grilled chicken.


Ziaur Rahoman
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This recipe is a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine. It's something different and everyone in my family loves it.


Robert Belcher
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I've tried several grilled chicken recipes and this one is by far the best. The marinade is simple but it really packs a flavor punch.


Nickolas Grey
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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I love that I can make this dish with things I already have in my kitchen.


Maijo Maijo
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I've made this recipe several times and I've always had great results. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful and the sweet potatoes are always perfectly roasted.


Ajoke Temitayo
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet potatoes and the salsa.


lewis marte
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I made this recipe for my friends who are vegan and they loved it! I used tofu instead of chicken and they said it was the best tofu dish they've ever had.


Farhad Prince
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This dish is perfect for summer cookouts. I love grilling the chicken and sweet potatoes outside and the salsa is always a hit.


allen grobler
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I've made this recipe with both chicken and tofu and it's delicious both ways. The tofu absorbs the marinade really well and the salsa is just as good with tofu as it is with chicken.


Arshad Rajpoot
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Bev Hall
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Farhana Hamid
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of flavors is amazing and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Ahshsjsb Ejje
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted, and the strawberry salsa was the perfect finishing touch. My family loved it!