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Easy Smoky Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

Easy Smoky Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

Easy Smoky Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

with Rice and Baby Spinach

Lily StevensPublished on January 07, 2025

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Ready in less than 25 minutes, this Easy Smoky Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl is quick and full of flavour. We're using Mexican inspired spices and smoky base paste, made with smoked paprika and smoked salt, to bring rich smoky flavour to your dish.

Tags:

High Protein

•Spicy

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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Total20 minutes

Active 25 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

150 grams

Basmati Rice

1 unit(s)

Onion

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

1 carton(s)

Black Beans

1 sachet(s)

Mexican Style Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

1 sachet(s)

Smoky Base Paste

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

40 grams

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

1 tbsp

Honey

20 grams

Butter

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3866 kJ

Energy (kcal)924 kcal

Fat24 g

of which saturates7.4 g

Carbohydrate122.8 g

of which sugars25.8 g

Dietary Fibre19.2 g

Protein50.6 g

Salt3.5 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Baking Tray

•Sieve

•Kettle

•Lid

•Large Saucepan

•Pan

•Garlic Press

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Started

1

a) Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. Boil a half-full kettle. Chop the sweet potato into 2cm chunks (no need to peel).

b) Put the sweet potato chunks onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

c) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 20-22 mins. Turn halfway through.

d) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins. Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Get Frying

2

a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) Once hot, add the diced chicken and onion to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

d) Fry until golden brown on the outside, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Finish Prepping

3

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Drain and rinse the black beans in a sieve.

Add the Flavour

4

a) Add the black beans, garlic and Mexican style spice mix to the chicken and fry until fragrant, 1-2 mins.

b) Stir in the passata, smoky base paste, chicken stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) until well combined.

c) Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Finish Up

5

a) Once the sauce has thickened, add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

b) Stir in the honey, butter (see pantry for both amounts) and roasted sweet potato.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

d) Add a splash of water if the sauce is a little too thick.

Serve

6

a) Share the rice between your serving bowls.

b) Spoon over the smoky chicken, sweet potato and beans.

c) Finish by drizzling over the mayo (see pantry for amount).

Enjoy!

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