Name: Lemon-Ancho Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1-1/2 tsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice from 2 lemons; 3 Tbsp. honey, divided; 4 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and hydrated; 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing; 6 chicken leg quarters (3 lb.), separated; 1-1/2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 3), peeled, each cut into 12 wedges; 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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55 Min(s) Cook

Want to add big flavor to a dish, fast? Lemon juice and ancho peppers do it for this chicken and sweet potato dish. It takes only 15 minutes to prep.

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6 servings

Original recipe yields 6 servings

1-1/2 tsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice from 2 lemons

3 Tbsp. honey, divided

4 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and hydrated

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

6 chicken leg quarters (3 lb.), separated

1-1/2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 3), peeled, each cut into 12 wedges

1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Let's Make It

Blend lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. honey and peppers in blender until smooth paste.

Pour dressing over chicken in large bowl; toss to coat. Add half the chicken to Dutch oven or large deep skillet; cook on high heat 2 min. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining chicken. Add onions to pan; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan. Add potatoes and pepper mixture; mix well. Cover.

Cook on medium-low heat 45 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF) and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Mix sour cream, lemon zest and remaining honey. Serve spooned over chicken; top with cilantro.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Substitute

For a darker sauce, substitute pasilla chiles for ancho chiles.

Tip 2

Substitute

Substitute 1 whole 3-lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut into pieces, for the leg quarters.

Nutrition

Calories

510

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g

32%

Saturated Fat 7g

35%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 120mg

40%

Sodium 340mg

15%

Total Carbohydrates 39g

14%

Dietary Fiber 6g

21%

Sugars 18g

36%

Protein 33g

66%

Vitamin A

310%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 6 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.