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Showing posts with label chicken/ substitutes. Show all posts

Friday, November 7, 2025

Chicken ( veg sub) and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

 Chicken 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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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Chicken/ Veg. Sub. with Tomatoes and Mallow

 If you're looking for a great vegetarian alternative to chicken, tofu, tempeh, seitan and mycoprotein-based products like Quorn are some of the best options. High in protein and incredibly versatile, they can be marinated, grilled or fried to replicate the texture and taste of chicken.

Portobello mushrooms can be used in place of a grilled chicken breast, while creminis and shiitakes are great for stir-fries and creamy pastas.  

 Mallow health benefits

Ingredients for 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil 
 
4 pieces chicken breast (about 500 grams) OR use substitutes mentioned above
 
1 garlic clove finely chopped 
 
½ tsp dried oregano 
 
½ tsp salt 
 
¼ tsp pepper pdr
 
¼ cup dry white wine or water *
 
2 sliced tomatoes 
 
170 grams of mallow leaves (about 3 ½ cups)

Preparations
 
1. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
 
 2. Sprinkle the pieces of chicken breast/ Substitutes with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper and place them in the skillet. 
 
3. Fry the chicken for 15-20 minutes, be sure to turn the meat at least once. 
 
4. Add the wine/water and the sliced tomatoes to the pan and continue cooking with a lid. 
 
5. After 2-3 minutes of cooking the tomatoes, add the mallow leaves, cover the pan again and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes or until the mallow softens. 
 
6. Take both the chicken and the veggies off the heat, arrange on a plate and eat away!

*Wine substitutes can include grape juice, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, stock, or even vinegar mixed with water, depending on whether it's for drinking or cooking, and what flavor profile you want to achieve. For cooking, consider broth for savory dishes or fruit juice with a splash of vinegar to mimic the acidity and depth of wine.
 
 
 

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