Chicken ( veg sub) and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

 

Common vegetarian substitutes for chicken include

tofu, tempeh, and seitan for a meat-like texture, while jackfruit is a great alternative for shredded chicken. For whole-food options, try chickpeas or mushrooms, and for specific dishes, paneer works well in Indian recipes.

Ingredients: 

Sweet potato - 3 medium sized 

Chicken breast - 2 lbs. 

Olive oil - to taste 

Salt and Pepper - to taste 

Spinach leaves - 2 cups (washed) 

Chipotle powder seasoning - to taste 

Lemon juice - 2 tbsp. (fresh) 

Garlic - 2 cloves (crushed) 

Oregano - 1 tsp. 

Cumin - 1 tsp. 

Chili flakes - 1 tsp. (dried) 

Cilantro - a handful 

The best chipotle powder substitute is smoked paprika because it provides a similar smoky flavor. If you need more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the smoked paprika. For a DIY mix, combine 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.

Preparation: 

 

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Wash the sweet potatoes and use a fork to poke holes all over them. 

 

Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 5-6 minutes, until they’re soft. 

  

Coat the chicken breast with 1 tbsp. olive oil, salt & pepper, place on a separate baking sheet and bake alongside the potatoes for 25 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to cool.  Veg- those using substitute, you can marinate it, cook in oven along with sweet potato and keep aside

 

Once cooled, break it into small pieces into a bowl. 

 

Heat up a frying pan on medium heat and put the spinach in until it starts to lose juices, and then add it to the chicken. 

 

Once the sweet potatoes are ready, cut them into halves and let them cool for about 5 minutes. 

 

In a bowl, mix the chipotle, ¼ cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, salt & pepper. 

 

Raise the oven’s temperature to 400°F (200°C). 

 

Scoop the insides of the sweet potatoes, leaving a thin layer and the skin (use the insides to make a delicious mash, if you like). 

 

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, lightly cover them with the chipotle mix and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until they’re crispy and brown. 

 

Mix the rest of the chipotle with the chicken/ sub. and spinach. 

 

Take the potatoes out of the oven, stuff them, then put them back into the oven for another 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy. 

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