Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Total Time 40 minutes
Makes 4 main-dish servings
1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks salt and pepper
4 tsp. olive oil
1 bunch green onions (about 6), each cut into 1 inch pieces
1 chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lbs.), cut into 8 pieces and skin removed from all but wings
1 Tbsp. jerk seasoning
1. Preheat oven to 450 F. In large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 2 teaspoons oil until coated. Arrange potato chunks in 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pan and roast 20 minutes. Add green onions to pan; stir to coat green onions with oil and continue to roast 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and golden.
2. Meanwhile, line another 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly0roll pan with nonstick aluminum foil. In large bowl, toss chicken pieces with jerk seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil until coated. Arrange chicken in pan and roast 25 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with tip of knife.
3. Serve chicken with sweet potatoes and green onions.
Each serving About 475 calories, 48g protein, 31 g carbohydrate, 17 g total fat 4 g saturated, 4 g fiber, 141 mg cholesterol, 655 mg sodium
About Me
Hey guys! I am a native Washingtonian, wife & mother of two. My story is much like most women who have struggled to regain their body, love-of-self, and emotional confidence while going through life’s challenges. Eating became my biggest comfort in dealing with these challenges, and little by little 100 extra pounds of guilt and shame became my newest reality.
My wake-up call was looking in the mirror and not recognizing the person staring back at me, nor being familiar with the pain & illnesses associated with this new body. I had become a different person, but I knew, deep down inside, that I loved myself more than the stranger I had become. By the grace of God, consistency, and determination, I crawled out of depression and into a life filled with rejuvenation and purpose through healthy eating and daily exercise. Heal the mind and the body will follow! Tap into your emotional center and you'll discover the TRUE Beauty N YOU!
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