Follow these steps for perfect results
olive oil
sweet potatoes
peeled and chopped
fresh oregano
garlic
unpeeled
sea salt
cracked pepper
chicken breast fillets
skin on
oil
for brushing
Preheat oven to 200C (400F).
Place olive oil, chopped sweet potatoes, fresh oregano, unpeeled garlic cloves, sea salt, and cracked pepper in a baking dish and toss to combine.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are almost cooked.
While potatoes are cooking, brush chicken fillets with a little oil and sprinkle skin with extra salt and pepper.
Heat frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken skin side down, and cook for 3 minutes until well browned.
Place chicken skin side up, on top of potatoes and garlic in baking dish.
Bake for a further 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, and juices run clear in the thickest part.
To serve, place the chicken and sweet potatoes on serving plates.
Squeeze the garlic from its skin and spread on the potatoes and chicken.
Serve with steamed beans and a squeeze of lemon.
Expert advice for the best results
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.
Roast garlic whole for a milder, sweeter flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Sweet potatoes can be chopped ahead of time.
Arrange chicken and sweet potatoes artfully on a plate.
Serve with a side of steamed green beans or asparagus.
Complements the earthy flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food
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