Two juicy roasted chicken thighs with a dollop of black bean and sweet potato mash, surrounded by a vibrant green slaw

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Black Bean Sweet Potato Mash and Cilantro Lime Slaw

Name: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Black Bean Sweet Potato Mash and Cilantro Lime Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: chicken thighs, 2; sweet potato, 1 peeled and cubed; black beans, 1/2 can drained and rinsed; garlic, 2 cloves minced; lime, 1 juiced and zested; cilantro, a small handful chopped; green cabbage, 1/4 head sliced thin; carrot, 1 shredded; mayonnaise, 2 tbsp; sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp; honey, 1 tsp; olive oil, 2 tbsp; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: June 15, 2023

This recipe puts a seasonal and flavorful twist on a classic American comfort food dish. Juicy, roasted chicken thighs are served alongside a creamy black bean and sweet potato mash, and a tangy cilantro lime slaw. This dinner is perfect for a cozy date night in or a small dinner gathering with friends.

Ingredients (for 2)

Chicken thighs - 2
Sweet potato - 1 - peeled and cubed
Black beans - 1/2 can - drained and rinsed
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Lime - 1 - juiced and zested
Cilantro - a small handful - chopped
Green cabbage - 1/4 head - sliced thin
Carrot - 1 - shredded
Mayonnaise - 2 tbsp
Sour cream or plain greek yogurt - 2 tbsp
Honey - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 📈 🍳

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 - 🍖 👌

Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 3 - 🍛🍅🧅🎉

Boil the cubed sweet potato in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potato in a bowl, then stir in the black beans, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4 - 🧂👐🍚

In another bowl, make the cilantro lime slaw. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, honey, lime juice and zest. Add the sliced cabbage and shredded carrot, and toss until coated with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5 - 👌🍟🧀

When the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Step 6 - 🍖🍛👌🧅🍟🍚

Spoon some black bean sweet potato mash onto each plate and place a chicken thigh on top. Serve with a generous helping of cilantro lime slaw on the side.

Additional

For a healthier twist, you can substitute chicken breast for the chicken thighs. This recipe is also perfect for meal prepping - just store the components separately and assemble when you're ready to eat!