BUFFALO CHICKEN SWEET POTATO

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This Recipe Serves 2

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Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato is a quick & easy meal that is satisfying & delicious. This meal can be served as lunch or dinner.

If you’re out of time & still want to have a great meal then this recipe is your go to. The sweet potato & the chicken coated in the buffalo sauce is an amazing combination.

Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Ingredients:

Chicken:

• 3 chicken fillets
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 teaspoon ginger & garlic paste
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chicken spice
• water as required
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Buffalo Sauce:

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup hot sauce of your choice (preferably red in colour)

Sweet Potatoes:

• 2 sweet potatoes

Dressing:

• ½ cup plain yoghurt or maas (sour milk)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped parsley
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon white spirit vinegar

Method:

Chicken:

1. 1. Add the chicken fillets to a pot with a little water, thyme, ginger & garlic paste, salt, vegetable oil & the chicken spice.
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   3. Steam the chicken for about 12-15 minutes until cooked. Drain & set aside.
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   5. Shred the chicken by either pulling it apart with your hands or by simply using two forks & pulling the chicken into shreds. Place the shredded chicken into a bowl.
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Buffalo Sauce:

1. Add the butter to a pan.
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3. Allow it to melt on medium heat.
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6. When the butter has completely melted, add in the garlic powder.
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8. Mix well.
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10. Next, pour in the hot sauce.
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12. Mix well,
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14. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes.
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16. Turn off the heat, stir & set aside.
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Dressing:

1. Add the plain youghurt or maas (sour milk) to a bowl.
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3. Add the chopped parsley to the bowl.
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5. Next, add in the salt, lemon juice, vinegar & the sugar.
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7. Mix well.
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9. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.

Sweet Potatoes:

1. Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes & thereafter pierce holes in a straight line across the potato using a fork.
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3. Next, place the sweet potato in a plastic bag & microwave on high for 10 minutes. Alternatively, you may use the longer method of boiling the sweet potato on the stove top if preferred.
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5. Carefully remove the sweet potato once cooked & set on a plate.
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7. Remember those holes that were made with the fork? Use a knife & slit along that line, but careful not to cut the potato in half.
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9. Next, go back to the buffalo sauce & the shredded chicken. Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken.
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11. Mix well.
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13. Spoon the chicken mixture into the sweet potatoes.
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15. Top with the dressing.
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17. Garnish with some parsley.
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19. Serve & enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato.
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