PaleYOLO: Seasoned Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash

I didn't really put much effort into this meal. Why? Cuz my dad was the one who seasoned it for me (garlic powder, salt, onion powder, pepper, rosemary and paprika are the main ingredients... my dad doesn't know what it's called, so I'll call it "Poppa Bear's Chub Rub"). I don't know if it's because he feels bad for me for staying up late cooking, or just cuz, you know... he loves me and all that good stuff.

 

Chicken Ingredients:

•  ...you obviously need chicken, LOL. Chicken thighs are much more delicious (as per the brother and you know, from personal experience after he told me)
• 2 shallots
• Tablespoon of ghee, or extra virgin olive oil, or coconut oil if you want the shallots to taste sweeter. I prefer the coconut oil

 Sweet Potato Mash

•  3 medium to large size sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons of sea salt

 Preparation/Cooking:

1. Wash yo chicken
2. Pour some coconut oil and rub all over your chicken (don't use too much, just enough to have the seasoning stick)
3. Using your lovely Poppa Bear's Chub Rub blend, rub thoroughly on the chicken thighs. Set aside for the chicken to absorb what it can
4. Peel the skin off your sweet potatoes, rinse, then cut into 2" pieces
5. Set stove at medium/high heat and heat a pot big enough to hold the potatoes and to fill it with water covering all its contents.
6. Bring to a boil, add sea salt, and let sit for about 15-20 minutes
7. Meanwhile, chop shallots and heat frying pan and coat pan with coconut oil
8. Fry the shallots until soft and transluscent
9. Add the chicken and place the shallots on top of them, cook for approximately 10 minutes on each side side, flip occassionally
10. Check your potatoes to see if they're soft; once they're soft, save about 1/2 cup of the boiled water, drain the rest
11. Using an egg masher or fork or serving fork, WHATEVER. Mash these bad boys and add at least 1/4 cup of water in as you mix to get a mashed potato consistency. Add more salt for taste (This will be good for about 4-5 meals!)

Boom.

Simple cooking for the kitchen retarded. This meal consisted of 3 chicken thighs and about 3-4 tablespoons of sweet potato mash.