Crispy Chicken with Stokes Purple® Sweet Potato Apple Hash and California Avocado Escabeche

Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 (6 oz.) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, with skin
As needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 Tbsp. fresh oregano leaves, chopped
3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion, julienned
1 pinch of ground allspice
1 pinch of ground cloves
1 pinch ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 pinch cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. agave syrup
2 Tbsp. white vinegar
2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled, and cut in 1/2-inch dice
2 cups Purple Sweet Potato Hash for serving

Stokes Purple® Sweet Potato and Apple Hash

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced
1/2 lb. Stokes Purple® Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 lb. Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
As needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
As needed Water, as needed
As needed Crema or Cream Fraiche for garnish

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.