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Piri Piri Chicken and Sweet Potato Skewers

Name: Piri Piri Chicken and Sweet Potato Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 small onion, chopped; Juice 1 lemon; 1 garlic clove; 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 3 tbsp. piri piri spice blend; 1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3cm (11/4in) pieces; 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed; 8 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30min

A full-on fiery barbecue treat, inspired by the nation’s favourite chicken shop

By Emma FranklinPublished: 20 May 2019

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

274

Ingredients

1/2
small onion, chopped
Juice 1 lemon
1
garlic clove
1 Tbsp.
white wine vinegar
3 Tbsp.
piri piri spice blend
1 1/2 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
4
skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3cm (11/4in) pieces
2
sweet potatoes, scrubbed
8
wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30min

Directions

1. Step 1Purée onion, lemon juice, garlic, and vinegar in a mini food processor (or in a jug with a stick blender) until smooth. Stir in spice blend, 1tbsp oil and a generous pinch of salt. Tip into a medium bowl, add chicken and stir to coat. If you have time, cover and marinate in the fridge for 3-4hr.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, cut sweet potato into 2.5cm (1in) chunks. Steam over a pan of simmering water for 6-8min until just tender. Be careful not to overcook or they will be too soft to skewer. Alternatively, place in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with clingfilm and microwave for 3min, until tender. Set aside to cool completely, then toss in the remaining oil with some seasoning.
3. Step 3Thread chicken and sweet potato on to skewers and barbecue or grill over/under medium heat for 12-15min, turning occasionally, or until cooked through. Serve.

GH Tip: When assembling the skewers, spear the potato pieces through the skin to help them stick on the skewers without splitting.