A few weeks ago I didn’t feel like cooking dinner so I unearthed a bag of Alexia chipotle roast sweet potatoes and a veggie corn dog from the depths of the freezer and called it a night. (I know.)
It was good, but considering both elements of the meal were already prepared it was awfully fussy. The potatoes required me to stand over the stove for longer than I would have liked to and by the time they were done, my corn dog was cold. It also made me feel lazy – especially considering this meal of sweet potatoes, black beans, and roast chicken with a honey-chipotle glaze requires less energy, tastes fresher, and is cheaper to make. You don’t even have to stand over the stove while it cooks.
This recipe follows the same basic formula as my easy herb-roast chicken with vegetables but is updated with spicy, smokey, and sweet Southwestern flavors. The potatoes and beans make the dish pretty filling, so I find that it’s enough for one dinner and one lunch. Add another potato and some more chicken if you want to serve two people!
Save the extra chipotles in adobo for another use – they’ll keep in the refrigerator for a few days and can also be frozen. I’m planning to use mine to make chili later this week.
Roast Honey-Chipotle Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Black Beans
Ingredients
Sweet Potato
Black Beans
Corn
Jalapeno Pepper
Butter
Adobo
Honey
Instructions
Cass says
02/14 at 4:49 amI often cook for one, but decided to make this recipe for a couple of friends since I had a gian sweet potato, black beans and jalepenos on hand (a rare situation in Bosnia). It was awesome! I thought I would have leftovers, but…
MegSmith says
10/13 at 11:23 amI will definitely be making this by just putting that delicious sauce over the sweet potatoes and black beans! Those flavors sound perfect.
Monique says
10/11 at 3:03 pmThe chicken looks like perfection! Lately, I have been in a rut with my seasoning. I always go straight to the asian seasonings and this looks easier and more delicious.
love.
Heather says
10/10 at 6:40 pmJay saw this open on my computer and wants to try it! I think I’ll try this for dinner tomorrow (but making it for two).
gotta remember to thaw one of my chili in adobo ice cubes….
Lauren @ Healthy Food For Living says
10/10 at 4:32 pmCame over via Tastespotting… I adore sweet potatoes & black beans together, and the addition of chicken ensures that my husband will love this dish as well =).
Eliana says
10/10 at 3:36 pmLove the combination of flavors Lauren. Looks like an excellent meal.
Emily @ Relishments says
10/10 at 8:12 amBeautiful! I love sweet potatoes and black beans together. Before I was married, I always had a terrible time of coming up with meals for one. Thanks for the great ideas!
bellini says
10/10 at 8:00 amI love a dish that practically cooks itself!!
Nisrine says
10/09 at 8:48 pmFantastic roast with some amazing flavors in there. Chipotle make everything taste fantastic.
Joanne says
10/09 at 8:45 pmThe combination of honey with chipotle really is amazing…sounds perfect with the other components of this meal!