Ingredients:
For the Honey Sauce:
- 3 Tbsp Honey, warmed
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
For the Main Dish:
- 2.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, fat trimmed
- 1 1/2 lbs Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
For the Cilantro Yogurt Sauce:
- 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Packed Cilantro
- 1 tsp Lime Juice
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 Jalapeño, seeded
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
Instructions:
- Sauce Preparation: Combine honey, olive oil, cayenne, chili powder, salt, pepper, ginger, and garlic powder.
- Chicken and Potatoes: Toss the chicken thighs and sweet potatoes with the honey-chili sauce on a baking sheet.
- Cooking: Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for about five more to achieve caramelization on the chicken and potatoes.
- Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce: Blend Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, a seeded jalapeño, and chili powder.
- Serve: Enjoy this flavorful dish as a wholesome dinner.
Nutritional Highlights:
- Chicken Thighs: High in protein and essential nutrients.
- Sweet Potatoes: Provide fiber, vitamins A, C, B6.
- Honey: Antioxidants.
- Spices: Offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Greek Yogurt: Protein and probiotics.
- Cilantro: Antioxidants and detoxifying properties.
This recipe is an excellent example of how nutritious meals can be flavorful and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's simple to prepare, adaptable, and sure to please a variety of palates.
Recipe sourced from The Modern Proper