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Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe

Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner

This Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe is a cozy weeknight dinner that brings unforgettable flavors and simple preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 each Firm Fish (Snapper or Seabass)
  • 2 cups Coarse Salt
For the Escovitch Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers mixed colors
  • 1 each Aromatics (Garlic, Onion) fresh
  • 1/2 cup Vinegar
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse your firm fish under cold water and pat it dry. Rub a layer of coarse salt over the entire fish.
  3. Place the fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and encase it in salt.
  4. Bake the fish for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden.
  5. While the fish is baking, heat oil in a skillet and sauté bell peppers and onions for 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Add vinegar, thyme, and allspice to the veggies and stir.
  7. Remove the fish from the oven, lift off the salt crust, and serve with the Escovitch veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pack the salt tightly around the fish for best results. Opt for fresh fish for superior taste. Customize spices as desired.

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