Spiced Chicken and Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I liked this different spice combination and sweet potatoes are a favorite with me. Adapted from BHG. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon caraway seed, crushed |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed |
1 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 (3 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced |
1 cup apple juice |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the first 7 ingredients; set aside.
2. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
3. Brush the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
4. Reserve 2 tablespoons rub mixture for later use.
5. Rub chicken with remaining rub mixture.
6. Roast chicken in a 375° oven for 20 minutes.
7. While chicken is roasting: Add sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and reserved rub mixture to a mixing bowl; toss to coat.
8. Pour apple juice into the roasting pan around the chicken.
9. Add the potatoes.
10. Continue to cook uncovered for 40-55 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 180-185 and potatoes are tender.
11. Let chicken stand, covered, for 10 minutes before carving.
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