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  1. 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves

  2. 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  3. 3 large cloves garlic, minced

  4. 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

  5. 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

  6. 5 tablespoons dark brown sugar

  7. 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  8. 2 tablespoons bottled hoisin sauce

  9. 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

  10. 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, divided

  11. 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in 1-inch cubes

  12. 2 large sweet potatoes , peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces

  13. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  14. 1 teaspoon chopped canned chipotle pepper

  15. 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle)

  16. 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  17. 1/2 teaspoon lime zest Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. In a small bowl, mix together chopped cilantro, olive oil, minced garlic , 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside.

  2. In medium bowl, mix together brown sugar , mustard, hoisin sauce and vinegar. Reserve 2/3 of this mixture. To remainder, add 1/2 cup lime juice and stir in chicken ; cover and refrigerate.

  3. Place sweet potatoes in a heavy saucepan and cover with boiling water. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid, then drain potatoes in colander . Return potatoes to reserved cooking water and add butter, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, cumin, lime zest , remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mash potatoes.

  4. Preheat the broiler. Thread chicken on 8 bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes. Broil about 6 inches from heat, basting with reserved mahogany sauce until done, about 8 minutes. To serve, divide potatoes among 4 plates; top each with 2 skewers of chicken and drizzle with cilantro chimichurri sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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