Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus

Name: Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 ( 3 1/2-to-4 pound) whole chicken, spatchcocked (back removed and chicken flattened); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 c. chili-garlic sauce; 1 tsp. lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice; 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece); 2 tsp. pure honey; 1 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. coriander seeds, crushed; 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and halved; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

By Kate Merker, Taylor MurrayPublished: Feb 21, 2019

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr

Chili-garlic sauce gives this easy chicken dinner a nice kick.

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Ingredients

1 ( 3 1/2-to-4 pound) whole chicken, spatchcocked (back removed and chicken flattened)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
1 tsp. lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
2 tsp. pure honey
1 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. coriander seeds, crushed
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and halved
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Combine chili-garlic sauce, lime zest and juice, and ginger in a bowl. Transfer half the mixture to a second bowl (about 3 tablespoons) and stir in honey; set aside. Brush remaining mixture over chicken. Roast 20 minutes.
3. Step 3Toss together potatoes, oil, and coriander in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter around chicken. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F, 18 to 20 minutes. Season asparagus with salt and add to pan. Roast until asparagus is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before carving.
4. Step 4Serve vegetables and chicken garnished with cilantro and reserved sauce alongside.