This savory Ethiopian-inspired roast chicken recipe is filled with a mix of sweet and savory flavors that have an adventurous note thanks to the yellow curry. Don't fear the heat though, because this type of curry powder is not particularly spicy.
To cook your sweet potato, you have the option of cooking using the microwave or the oven. See both techniques below:Microwave:Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Slice diagonally into ¼” thick medallions. Place potato slices in a single layer on a microwave-proof dish. Add water and cover tightly with plastic wrap, then microwave on high for 5 minutes. Sweet potatoes should barely be fork tender. If not yet tender, microwave for an additional minute. Remove from the microwave, and carefully remove plastic wrap. Place potato slices on paper towels to dry.
Alternative – Oven method: Preheat oven to 375°. Wash potato and place on a baking tray. Place in the oven and allow to cook for 30–45 minutes, or until tender. Remove and check. Sweet potatoes should barely be fork tender. Reserve.
Sauce
Using a medium-size pot, add water, sugar, vinegar and blackberries.
Bring mixture to a boil and allow to cook out for 5–8 minutes until the berries become slightly thick.
Remove from heat and reserve.
Chicken
Using a sauté pan, preheat on medium and add olive oil.
Season your chicken with salt and pepper.
Add the chicken skin-side down onto the pan.
Allow chicken to cook for 8–12 minutes, or until skin becomes crispy.
Flip chicken over and add blackberry sauce to the pan with 1/4 cup stock.
Place in the oven for 8–10 minutes to finish cooking.
Remove from oven. At this point, the sauce should be reduced.
Using a spoon, baste the chicken with the sauce. Remove and reserve.
Sweet Potatoes
Using a sauté pan, preheat on medium heat and add olive oil.
Add the sweet potatoes, allowing them to caramelize on high heat for about 3–5 minutes.
Add the curry powder, ginger and garlic. Allow to cook out for 2–3 minutes.
Add brown sugar and salt. Mix well.
Add the thyme and butter, allow the butter to slightly brown and then reduce heat.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Reserve.
Kale
Using a sauté pan, preheat on medium heat and add olive oil.
Add the garlic, allowing it to cook until golden brown.