What sauce goes with chicken and sweet potatoes?

While a Cuban mojo-inspired sauce is the star of this particular recipe, there are plenty of other tasty sauce options that would also work well with a chicken and sweet potatoes. A cool and creamy Greek yogurt ranch dressing , a vibrant chimichurri, or creamy pesto sauce would also be delicious drizzled over the top. For a lighter, healthier approach, a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and fresh herbs works too!

What is Cuban mojo chicken?

Cuban mojo chicken refers to a traditional Cuban dish featuring chicken that is marinated and cooked in a flavorful mojo sauce. Mojo sauce is a marinade and condiment made by blending together garlic, citrus juices (typically orange and lime), olive oil, and spices like cumin and oregano. While my recipe isn’t authentic, it’s inspired by these yummy flavors!

Mojo Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl

Description

My deliciously simple Mojo Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl recipe comes together in a flash using just one sheet pan. It’s loaded with colorful veggies, absolutely packed with protein, brimming with citrus-spiced goodness, and is perfect for eating on the couch while you binge-watch your favorite show. It’s the perfect weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Scale

For the potatoes:

1 pound Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoons Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

For the chicken:

1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ teaspoon Paprika
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
8 ounces Frozen Green Beans

Garlic Sauce:

6 cloves Garlic
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
½ teaspoon kosher Salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir together to coat the potatoes.
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
While the potatoes are roasting, add the chicken pieces to the same mixing bowl. Top with the lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and olive oil. Stir together to coat the chicken.
Remove the pan from the oven and flip the sweet potatoes. Scoot the sweet potatoes to one end of the baking sheet. Add the chicken to the pan along with the frozen green beans. Return the pan to the oven for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Prepare the garlic sauce. Add the garlic, olive oil, orange juice, lime juice and salt to a high speed blender. Blend until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon.
Assemble your bowl with rice, chicken, sweet potatoes, and green beans. Drizzle with the garlic sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 Recipe
Calories: 660 Calories
Fat: 36g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 54g