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Chicken 'n' Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

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Are you tired of the same old dinnertime fare? Then spice it up with a Malaysian-inspired chicken stew. Served on a bed of couscous, this recipe for two is as good as it gets. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

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Chicken 'n' Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

2/3 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Dash ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the chicken, ginger and garlic in oil until chicken juices run clear. Add the onion, pepper and seasonings; saute 4-5 minutes longer. Add sweet potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water and orange juice concentrate to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Combine cornstarch and coconut milk until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cilantro. Serve with couscous. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups chicken mixture with 1 cup couscous (prepared with reduced-sodium broth) equals 578 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 345 mg sodium, 75 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 41 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken 'n' Sweet Potato Stew in Cooking for 2 Spring 2009, p59

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2012 by makalove

The combination of ingredients is lovely, and I planned to make this dish for a quiet anniversary meal with my husband.

This has to be the most bland thing ever. Finally, after more coconut milk and adding a LOT of spices, I had something worth working with!

This is a nice starting point, but be prepared to do some major flavor adjustment.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by MsJoanne

I'm an excellent cook and even after quadrupling the spices and adding a pinch of cayenne and salt, it was terribly bland.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by M6L4J3L0

To Ohio46, they specify a certain brand of olive oil because it is an advertisement. Berio paid them!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by Rockamama

It took a lot of ingredients (18!) to make this. It was just okay to me, but my family didn't care for it.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by Ohio46

I am just curious why it is implied that a specific brand of olive oil is to be used as there is such a miniscule amount called for that I think any cooking oil would suffice let alone naming a brand.