
Grilled Chicken & Yams Recipe
Grilled chicken breast, mashed sweet potatoes, spiced pecans, caramelized onions and worcestershire sauce.
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Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Spiced Pecans
Caramelized Onions
Method
Grilled Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- 3
Prepare and Boil Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Mash the Sweet Potatoes
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and cinnamon. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Spiced Pecans
- 5
Prepare the Pecans
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and salt. Toss until the pecans are well coated.
- 6
Bake the Pecans
Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are golden and fragrant. Let cool before serving.





