Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Shallots

By Heather
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 medium sweet potato(es) peeled and cut in 2 inch pieces
• 11/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt to taste, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper freshly ground, to taste
• 4 tablespoon(s) coconut oil
• 4 piece(s) chicken breast(s), boneless skinless (4-6 oz)
• 4 medium shallot(s) sliced into thick rings
• 2 tablespoon(s) rosemary, fresh chopped

Method:

1. Wash and chop sweet potatoes. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water.
2. Bring pot to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon sea salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender (about 14-16 minutes).
3. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water. Drain remaining liquid and return sweet potatoes to pot. Mash with reserved cooking water.
4. Meanwhile, season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
5. Heat coconut oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. When pan is hot, add sliced shallots and rosemary and cook for a minute.
7. Add chicken breasts to pan and pan-fry until golden brown and fully cooked (7-8 min per side).
8. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes on the side.