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Spiced blackened chicken with pineapple salsa and grilled sweet potatoes

A home-style Spiced blackened chicken with pineapple salsa and grilled sweet potatoes made with Chilli Powder and Olive Oil. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   For the spiced blackened chicken, place the chicken onto a chopping board and tap with a rolling pin or meat mallet to flatten slightly.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the spices and seasoning together, then dust the chicken in the spice mixture.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the chicken and fry skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn and cook for 4-5 minutes on the other side, or until completely cooked through.

5. 5

   For the salsa, mix all the salsa ingredients together in a small bowl.

6. 6

   For the grilled sweet potatoes, cut the sweet potatoes into wedges and blanch in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain and place into a bowl.

8. 8

   Heat a griddle pan and cook the sweet potatoes for five minutes, turning occasionally, or until golden-brown on all sides and tender.

9. 9

   To serve, place the grilled sweet potatoes onto a serving plate, top with the blackened chicken and pour over the pineapple salsa.

10. 10

    Garnish with chives.