Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tbsp

olive oil

4 unit

sweet potatoes

peeled and chopped

0.25 cup

fresh oregano

12 clove

garlic

unpeeled

1 pinch

sea salt

1 pinch

cracked pepper

4 unit

chicken breast fillets

skin on

1 tbsp

oil

for brushing

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 200C (400F).

Step 2
~4 min

Place olive oil, chopped sweet potatoes, fresh oregano, unpeeled garlic cloves, sea salt, and cracked pepper in a baking dish and toss to combine.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are almost cooked.

Step 4
~4 min

While potatoes are cooking, brush chicken fillets with a little oil and sprinkle skin with extra salt and pepper.

Step 5
~4 min

Heat frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 6
~4 min

Add chicken skin side down, and cook for 3 minutes until well browned.

Step 7
~4 min

Place chicken skin side up, on top of potatoes and garlic in baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~4 min

Bake for a further 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, and juices run clear in the thickest part.

Step 9
~4 min

To serve, place the chicken and sweet potatoes on serving plates.

Step 10
~4 min

Squeeze the garlic from its skin and spread on the potatoes and chicken.

Step 11
~4 min

Serve with steamed beans and a squeeze of lemon.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.

Roast garlic whole for a milder, sweeter flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sweet potatoes can be chopped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed green beans or asparagus.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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