Creole chicken in roasted tomato sesame sauce with mashed yuca and avocado radish salad

Name: Creole chicken in roasted tomato sesame sauce with mashed yuca and avocado radish salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Comida Latinoamericana
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1.1 lb roma tomatoes; 1 1/4 cups white onion; 6 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 tbsp lime juice; 1.5 lb peeled yuca; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup milk; 1 large avocado; 1 cup radishes; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

An original Latin American recipe featuring browned chicken thighs simmered in a deep roasted tomato, garlic, cumin, and toasted sesame sauce. It is served with creamy lime mashed yuca and a fresh avocado, radish, and cilantro salad for a balanced, homey dish full of contrast.

25 minPrep

45 minCook

70 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

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700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en pieces large)
500 g roma tomatoes (partidos a the mitad)
180 g white onion (the mitad for roasting and the mitad sliced finas)
20 g garlic (4 cloves for the sauce and 2 for the yuca)
24 g sesame seeds (tostadas)
4 g ground cumin
4 g sweet paprika
2 g dried oregano
360 ml chicken broth
45 ml lime juice (divided)
700 g peeled yuca (en trozos)
30 g butter
120 ml milk (tibia)
200 g avocado (diced)
100 g radishes (thinly sliced finas)
20 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
45 ml vegetable oil (divided)
10 g salt (or to taste)
3 g black pepper (or to taste)

Nutrition facts

per serving

585 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

33 g

Carbs

34 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

27 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairySesame

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Place the tomatoes, half of the white onion, and 4 garlic cloves on a baking tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, add a pinch of salt and black pepper, and roast for 20 minutes until the tomatoes are browned around the edges.
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2. Meanwhile, season the chicken thighs with half of the salt, the remaining black pepper, ground cumin, sweet paprika, and dried oregano.
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3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, without fully cooking it through. Remove and set aside.
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4. In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Reserve 1 tablespoon for finishing the dish.
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5. Transfer the roasted tomatoes, roasted onion, 4 roasted garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, and chicken broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.
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6. In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the blended sauce. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return the chicken to the skillet, partially cover, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
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7. While the chicken cooks, place the yuca in a pot with enough water to cover and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes until very tender. Drain and remove the tough inner fiber from each piece.
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8. Mash the hot yuca with the butter, warm milk, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix until you get a soft, rustic mash.
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9. In a bowl, combine the remaining thinly sliced white onion, avocado, radishes, fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently so the avocado keeps its shape.
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10. Taste the chicken sauce and adjust with salt if needed. Serve a portion of mashed yuca, add the chicken with plenty of sauce on top or alongside, and finish with the avocado-radish salad and the reserved tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.

Chef tips

For a deeper sauce, roast the tomatoes until they develop a few deeply caramelized spots. If the yuca feels too firm while mashing, add a little more warm milk, one tablespoon at a time.

Substitutions

You can substitute the yuca with potatoes or malanga if needed. The chicken can be replaced with turkey pieces. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and unsweetened plant milk instead of butter and milk.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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