Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sprinkle of salt
Chicken Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning (about half a packet, Siete mild preferred)
- 1/2 cup salsa (Siete casera salsa roja or Mateo’s recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
Chipotle Sauce
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (taste and adjust)
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Toppings
- Avocado, cut into chunks
- Cilantro, chopped
- Pickled onions
- Something crunchy like Mexican chili crisp or crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Prep Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, wash them, and brush or drizzle all sides evenly with olive oil. Place them face-down on a baking sheet and sprinkle the top with salt.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes. Carefully lift one with a spatula to check for doneness while preserving the caramelized surface. Continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes as needed to fully cook and caramelize the bottom.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until soft and fragrant. Add the ground chicken and taco seasoning. Brown the chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked.
- Sauce Chicken: Stir in the salsa and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt with the cooked chicken. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes, then cover to keep warm until serving.
- Make Chipotle Sauce: Whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle powder, grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2-3 tablespoons water until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prepare Toppings: Cut avocado into chunks, chop fresh cilantro, and prepare pickled onions. Gather crunchy elements like Mexican chili crisp or crushed pistachios.
- Assemble and Serve: Stack the sweet potato halves topped first with chipotle sauce, then the cooked chicken mixture, and finally add the fresh toppings. Drizzle additional sauce on top if desired. Enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or beef if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle powder in the sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and increase toppings like beans or roasted vegetables.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken for even browning.
- Leftover stacks can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
