Jerk Chicken Thighs
with coconut mashed sweet potatoes / tomato cucumber salsa

Name: Jerk Chicken Thighs
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Jalapenos, sliced; seeded if you want less heat; 1 Tbsp Jerk or Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp Honey; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon; 1 Tbsp Bragg's / coconut aminos; 1 Tbsp Vinegar, red or white wine; 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1 lb Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless; 1/2 Limes, wedges; 2 cloves Garlic, chopped; 1 tsp Ginger (opt), grated; 1 1/2 lbs Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3/4 cup Coconut milk, light; 1/4 Onions, medium red, diced; 1 1/2 cups Tomatoes, cherry or grape, halved; 12 oz Cucumbers, diced; 1 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped; 2 tsp Vinegar, red or white wine; 2 tsp Oil, olive

Active: 35 Total: 65

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

This meal is quickly becoming a Cook Smarts classic. The comforting, fresh, and spicy flavors make this a combination that we are always excited to bring back. It was last featured in 2018.

Proteins

Chicken, non-ground

Cuisines

Caribbean

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Jerk Chicken Thighs:

Jalapenos - 1 , sliced; seeded if you want less heat
Jerk or Cajun seasoning - 1 Tbsp
Honey - 1 tsp
Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
Bragg's / coconut aminos - 1 Tbsp
Vinegar, red or white wine - 1 Tbsp
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless - 1 lb
Limes - 1/2 , wedges

Coconut Mashed Sweet Potatoes:

Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
Ginger (opt) - 1 tsp , grated
Sweet potatoes - 1 1/2 lbs , peeled and cubed
Coconut milk, light - 3/4 cup

Tomato and Cucumber Salsa:

Onions, medium red - 1/4 , diced
Tomatoes, cherry or grape - 1 1/2 cups , halved
Cucumbers - 12 oz , diced
Cilantro - 1 Tbsp , chopped
Vinegar, red or white wine - 2 tsp
Oil, olive - 2 tsp

Prep

Garlic / Ginger / Jalapenos / Onions - Prep as directed. Combine garlic and ginger. Store jalapenos and onions in their own containers. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Marinate chicken - Combine jalapenos, Jerk seasoning, honey, cinnamon, aminos, vinegar, and cooking oil. Add chicken to marinade and turn to coat. Tenderize chicken with a fork. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Sweet potatoes - Peel and chop into 1" / 2.5 cm cubes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Limes - Slice into wedges. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Tomatoes / Cucumbers / Cilantro - Prep as directed.

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Make

Place sweet potatoes, garlic, and ginger into stock pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and then simmer until you can easily insert a knife through the potatoes, ~6 to 10 minutes. When sweet potatoes are done drain and let steam for ~5 minutes so some of the moisture evaporates.
While sweet potatoes are cooking, remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade). Season with some salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brush some oil over skillet and add chicken. Sear chicken for 3 minutes, turn over, and lower heat to medium. Cover with a lid and continue cooking for another 3 minutes (until chicken reaches 165F / 74C).
Mash sweet potatoes with coconut milk, starting with less and adding more as needed. Season to taste with some salt.
Toss tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and cilantro with vinegar and olive oil.
Serve chicken with mashed sweet potatoes and lime wedges. Enjoy salsa over top!

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