Recently, while reading prolific cookbook author Melissa Clark's book, In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite, I came across a recipe that was calling my name. The recipe for Spiced Chipotle Honey Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes had everything I was looking for in a recipe and more--flavor, spice, color-- and I had all of the ingredients at hand.
The only change I made was to use much less cumin, as I am not a big fan. Next time I would omit it. Also, I whirred the chipotles into a rough paste instead of mincing them. Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are a staple in my kitchen. When I open a can, I roughly puree them in the food processor, transfer them to a glass jar and store them in the refrigerator almost indefinitely. I think they have a special affinity to sweet potatoes.
This recipe turned out to be uncomplicated and quick to put together--not to mention delicious to boot.
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I'm starting to think that ruts can be a good thing. They inspire us to do, to be, more.
ReplyDeleteMichele, this look wonderful and delicious. I love this spread of food.
ReplyDeleteI was going to write almost the exact same thing as Tracy - Hurrah for ruts, if this is the result.
ReplyDeleteThe taste of chipotle chiles in adobo alongside sweet potatoes sounds just right.
ReplyDeleteTRACY and KATH: Perfect. Let's embrace those ruts and see what follows.
ReplyDeleteFAITH: Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDENISE: I like to break open a steaming hot baked sweet potato, add a pat of butter then mix in some chipotle. Delish.
ReplyDeleteHuge cooking rut here too. Totally forgot I can come cruise your page for ideas! Thank you, Michele. It's always a pleasure to see what's cooking on your coast.
ReplyDeleteVALERIE: I hope you find something inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI liked this one a lot :) I've moved on to making it mostly with chicken thighs though, because I like them better. The leftovers (when we have them) are also quite tasty, and I once turned it into chili the next day by adding beans and tomato...
ReplyDeleteSAM: I love the idea of turning the leftover thighs into chili. Sounds delicious. Thanks for stopping by.
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