To prepare a culinary delight that combines the flavor of chicken with the sweetness of potatoes, we will start by cutting the chicken breast into medium-sized cubes. These cubes will be fried in a pan with hot oil, making sure to turn them constantly so that they brown evenly on all sides. It is important to fry them in batches, in small portions, to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will allow for the quick caramelization of the meat, giving it a crispy texture and intense flavor without leaving any juice. Once all the chicken cubes are nicely browned, we remove them to a plate and keep the pan on the heat.
In the remaining oil in the pan, we add the onion cut into large cubes and the carrots, along with a pinch of salt. We sauté the vegetables until the onion becomes soft and translucent, and the carrots release their aroma. Thinly sliced garlic is added later, sautéing for a few minutes to enrich the dish with a deep flavor. Once the vegetables are ready, we return the chicken cubes to the pan.
To create a delicious sauce, we mix a large glass of wine with a tablespoon of flour, then pour this mixture over the ingredients in the pan. It is seasoned with pepper and mixed well, so that the flour incorporates and releases gluten. After a few minutes of boiling, we add chicken broth, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer on low heat until the carrots become soft, indicating that all the ingredients are cooked properly. Finally, we add peas and adjust with herbs like thyme, allowing the dish to warm up from the pan's residual heat.
For the sweet potato mash, we peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. They are boiled in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender. After boiling, we drain them and mash them with a fork, adding butter, cream, nutmeg, and lime zest for a fresh and aromatic taste.
The chicken and vegetable mixture is then poured into greased dishes, which are then covered with the sweet potato mash. On top, we place a few pieces of butter, and then we put the dish in the oven, where we let it bake until a delicious golden crust forms. It is essential to use a larger baking dish to avoid any spills.
To serve this dish, it is recommended to accompany it with pickles, which will add a pleasant contrast, avoiding preserves. This recipe will not only delight your taste buds but will also bring a touch of joy to your table. Enjoy your meal!
In the remaining oil in the pan, we add the onion cut into large cubes and the carrots, along with a pinch of salt. We sauté the vegetables until the onion becomes soft and translucent, and the carrots release their aroma. Thinly sliced garlic is added later, sautéing for a few minutes to enrich the dish with a deep flavor. Once the vegetables are ready, we return the chicken cubes to the pan.
To create a delicious sauce, we mix a large glass of wine with a tablespoon of flour, then pour this mixture over the ingredients in the pan. It is seasoned with pepper and mixed well, so that the flour incorporates and releases gluten. After a few minutes of boiling, we add chicken broth, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer on low heat until the carrots become soft, indicating that all the ingredients are cooked properly. Finally, we add peas and adjust with herbs like thyme, allowing the dish to warm up from the pan's residual heat.
For the sweet potato mash, we peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. They are boiled in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender. After boiling, we drain them and mash them with a fork, adding butter, cream, nutmeg, and lime zest for a fresh and aromatic taste.
The chicken and vegetable mixture is then poured into greased dishes, which are then covered with the sweet potato mash. On top, we place a few pieces of butter, and then we put the dish in the oven, where we let it bake until a delicious golden crust forms. It is essential to use a larger baking dish to avoid any spills.
To serve this dish, it is recommended to accompany it with pickles, which will add a pleasant contrast, avoiding preserves. This recipe will not only delight your taste buds but will also bring a touch of joy to your table. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
2 pieces of chicken breast, 2 onions, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 carrot, 200 g peas, 1 glass of dry white wine, 500-700 ml chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of flour, salt, pepper, thyme (or another herb you like) mashed sweet potatoes, 2 medium sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons of butter, 4 tablespoons of cream for whipping (sweet cream), 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of lime zest.