Spicy South African Peri-Peri Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Mash and Creamy Avocado Salsa

Allergens

None

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup peri
• peri sauce (store
• bought or homemade) Salt and pepper, to taste 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 avocados, diced 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, marinate the chicken breasts in peri peri sauce for at least 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then roast in the oven for 25 30 minutes or until tender. Mash when ready to serve.
4. In a separate bowl, combine avocados, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
5. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6 8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of spicy peri-peri chicken, smooth sweet potato mash, and cooling avocado salsa creates a harmony of flavors and textures that will impress your guests.

Notes

For an extra kick, add more peri-peri sauce to the chicken marinade or salsa.