Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
3 whole medium sweet potatoes washed
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup spicy chipotle marinade (see recipe below)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Spicy Chipotle Marinade
3 whole chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
2 1/2 tbsp honey
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp red pepper flake
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp basil
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
Place all ingredients in the blender and process until smooth. Split into two halves, one half for the chicken and one half for the coleslaw.
Spicy Chipotle Coleslaw
1/2 cup spicy chipotle marinade
1/2 cup veganaise (can substitute with mayo)
2 cups green cabbage finely shredded
2 cups red cabbage finely shredded
1/2 cup red onion sliced thinly vertical
1/2 cup carrots shredded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Make dressing first by combining the remaining half of marinade with veganaise in a blender, process until smooth. Brush inside the potatoes with dressing after removing the flesh and before putting in the oven the second time for crisping.
In a large bowl combine the cabbages, onions, cilantro, and carrots. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss well to combine, use as much or little as the dressing as you would like. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato
Place chicken breasts in a ziploc bag and pour in spicy chipotle marinade (see marinade method above), seal the bag making sure as little air as possible is in bag and chicken is covered. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, overnight is best.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Poke sweet potatoes with a fork all around, place on a baking sheet and bake until fork tender, about an hour. When sweet potatoes are done cut in half and allow to cool.
Place your chicken in an oiled baking dish and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Place chicken in oven with potatoes and bake for about 30 minutes or until done, let chicken cool then shred.
Turn the oven up to 400 degrees and remove the flesh of the sweet potato, leaving a medium sized layer of flesh inside with the peel. Making it able to stand up on its own in a baking dish. Set the flesh aside for another use or make mashed sweet potatoes.
Remove potatoes from oven and fill with chicken then top with spicy chipotle coleslaw (see coleslaw method above). Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for garnish.