Mediterranean Chicken with Sweet Potato and Nut Crust
What Started it all:
Chicken breast, Sweet potato, nuts (almonds, walnuts), stove
This bold and flavorful Mediterranean chicken with a nut crust is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant and fiery personality. The combination of tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and crunchy nuts creates a harmonious and delicious dish that will transport you to the Mediterranean coast with every bite. Buon appetito!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the stove to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes.
- In a food processor, pulse the almonds and walnuts until they are finely chopped.
- Mix the chopped nuts together on a plate.
- Dip each chicken breast into the nut mixture, pressing gently to coat both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the skillet from the stove and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Roast the chicken and sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve the Mediterranean chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and enjoy!