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Sweet Curry Chicken and Yams

Imagine curling up with a bowl of pure comfort – that’s exactly what you’ll find in this dreamy Sweet Curry Chicken and Yams dish. Each spoonful is a delightful dance of sweet and savory flavors that never fails to make my heart sing. The best part? This cozy one-pot wonder comes together with minimal fuss, leaving you more time to savor the moment (and fewer dishes to wash!). It’s the kind of recipe that feels like a warm hug for both your taste buds and your busy schedule.

Total 1 hour and a half including prep time • Active 20 minutes. Makes 5 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 5 chicken thighs, bone-in with skin
  • 2 yams, peeled, cubed
  • ¾ cup mayo
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp Better than Bouillon Roasted Chicken(bouillon powder or chicken soup mix works as well)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tbsp honey

Directions:

In a cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and place it in the pot, skin-side down. Cook until the skin is crisp, about 7 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

Dissolve the Boulion (bouillon powder or soup mix) and honey in the boiling water.

In a small bowl, combine mayo, curry powder, onion powder, and garlic powder; mix well.

Add the yams, half the mayo curry, and Boulion mix to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes. Bring to a nice simmer and place the chicken skin-side up on top of the yams, being careful not to completely submerge the chicken in the sauce. Spread the remaining mayo curry over the top of the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the yams are tender, about 45 minutes.

Garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!

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