Recipe Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew. When the temperature drops in January, what we really want is food that fills us up and nourishes at the same time. So start your day with a hearty smoothie, but finish it with a wholesome stew. This is one of a series of stews designed to make you feel good in every possible way. Brimming with veggies and spices, each of these wholesome stews will support and reward your best New Years intentions. Chicken stew is so easy and satisfying that its little wonder that many cooks use a chicken in every pot but that doesnt mean every pot has to taste the same. This recipe keeps everything we love about chicken stew, but takes cues from a favorite Brazilian stew to make it feel fresh and interesting. This is a quick stew its straightforward enough to knock out at the end of a busy work day. When cooking quickly, each ingredient has to play an integral role and share the heavy lifting. Sweet Potato Coconut Milk RecipeIngredients with purpose from a family on a mission Honest Fact Sweet potatoes are a concentrated plant source of betacarotene, the provitamin that converts to. Bruise the cardamom pods and shake out the seeds, then roughly crush them with a pestle and mortar. Peel and chop the onion and sweet potato, peel and finely grate. Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Soup RecipeTo ensure they can do their part, make sure your dried spices are in top form. At least once each season, give your spice collection the sniff test If their aroma doesnt hit you with bold fragrance, theyve lost most of their punch. Sometimes all it takes to be a better cook is to buy fresh spices. Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Gratin' title='Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Gratin' />TV commercials for canned soup and frozen meals suggest that white meat chicken is somehow superior, but chicken thighs rule in stews because they are less likely than breast meat to turn dry and stringy. The signature garnishes are for more than looks they are the last way to add flavor, interest, and texture. It also lets each guest add a personalized touch to their serving. Rice is a traditional accompaniment, but this stew is hearty enough to serve solo. Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry a dish you just have to make, all cooked in the instant pot in less that 30 minutes. Easy whole30 and paleo breakfast Sweet potato breakfast bowl Only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make. Loaded with healthy fats and proteinOverview. What is a Stokes Purple Sweet Potato Stokes Purple are a special sweet potato variety with purple skin and bold purple flesh that intensifies when cooked. Ok ok I did it. I washed my hair. AND shaved my legs. I hated every second of it. Especially since its now freezing in Colorado. Shaving your legs goosebumps. Likewise, depending on your rule book, this stew is Paleo friendly. Serve with orange or lime wedges, chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro, and cooked rice optional. Pulse the ginger, garlic, jalapeos, juice, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and water in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment until it forms a paste set aside in the food processor. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over high heat until shimmering. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the ginger paste reserve the food processor no need to wash and cook, stirring, until the paste begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, peanuts, coconut milk, and coconut and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Transfer back into the food processor and pure until smooth. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Alternatively, pure it directly in the saucepan with an immersion blender. Add the broth and measured salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1. Stir in the sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 2. Keep warm over low heat. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches to avoid crowding the skillet, brown and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Add the chicken to the stew and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Philly Steak And Cheese more. Serve garnished with shredded coconut, orange or lime wedges, peanuts, and cilantro. This can also be served over rice. Recipe Notes. Storage Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Paleo Swap coconut or olive oil for the peanut oil and omit the peanuts.