East African-inspired kuku wa kupaka style chicken with a quick tomato-pepper pan sauce, served with roasted sweet potatoes. Warm spices and gentle heat fit Barbera well.
Details
Ingredients
- DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 lb $6.99
- Sweet Potato 1 lb $2.49/lb
- Fresh Roma Tomato 3/4 lb $2.79/lb
- Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper 1 ct $1.50
- Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
- Garlic 3 cloves $1.50 each
- Ginger Root 1 tbsp grated $4.99/lb
- Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch $1.99
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Cut 1 lb Sweet Potato into wedges, toss with oil, salt, and roast 30-35 minutes until browned.
- Season 1 lb DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with salt, black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne if you have it.
- Sear chicken in an oven-safe skillet with oil over medium-high heat, 4-5 minutes per side until browned; remove to a plate.
- In the same pan, cook 1/2 lb sliced Jumbo Yellow Onions 4 minutes. Add 3 minced Garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated Ginger Root, and 1 diced Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper; cook 2 minutes.
- Add 3/4 lb chopped Fresh Roma Tomato plus 1/4 cup water. Simmer 5-7 minutes until saucy. Stir in a handful of chopped Organic Cilantro.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer gently 8-10 minutes until cooked through and coated in sauce.
- Serve with the roasted sweet potatoes.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $11-14
Health notes: High protein; moderate fat; rich in beta carotene from sweet potatoes and vitamin C from peppers and tomato.
Drink pairing: Barbera: its bright acidity works with tomato, warm spices, and lightly charred chicken.