A NEW TWIST TO AN OLD FRIEND

I tried a new chicken recipe last night- it was DELICIOUS! I saw this recipe on the food network and I thought it sounded good. I'll share the recipe in case anyone is tired of having chicken the same old way.

Mahogany Broiled Chicken with Smoky Lime Sweet Potatoes and Cilantro Chimichurri

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons bottled hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, divided
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon chopped canned chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
cilantro sprigs

In a small bowl, mix together chopped cilantro, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside. In medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, mustard, hoisin sauce and vinegar. Reserve 2/3 of this mixture. To remainder, add 1/2 cup lime juice and stir in chicken; cover and refrigerate. In heavy saucepan, place sweet potatoes and cover with boiling water. Cook, covered, over medium high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid, then drain potatoes in colander. Return potatoes to reserved cooking water and add butter, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, cumin, lime zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

Mash potatoes. Thread chicken on 8 bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water. Broil about 6 inches from heat, basting with reserved mahogany sauce until done, about 8 minutes. To serve, divide potatoes among 4 plates; top each with 2 skewers of chicken and drizzle with cilantro chimichurri sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serves 4.

Camilla Saulsbury, Bloomington, IN