Chicken Sweet Potato Hash with Poached Eggs
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Ingredients
- Pinch sea salt
- 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4-inch
- 1 cup halved and thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, plus additional for garnish
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 eggs, poached
Preparation
- Season a large pot of water with salt and bring to a simmer. Add chicken, cover and simmer until an instant-read thermometer registers 165F when inserted in center of chicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside until cool enough to handle. With 2 forks, shred chicken.
- Meanwhile, in a large, wide nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium. Add potatoes and onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until potato is just tender, about 15 minutes.
- Gently fold chicken into potato mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and chicken are browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in paprika, cumin, salt and cilantro. To serve, top with eggs and additional paprika (if using). Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 1/4 cups sweet potato hash and 1 poached egg
- Calories 294
- Carbohydrate Content 14 g
- Cholesterol Content 285 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 35 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 368 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 2 g