
Baked Sweet Potato Chips with Avocado Dip
25min
35min
3
385
Chef's Note
For perfectly crispy sweet potato chips, it's essential to slice them to a uniform thickness. If you don't have a mandoline, use a very sharp knife and take your time. The thinner you slice them, the crispier they'll get, but they'll also cook faster, so keep a close eye on them. For make-ahead convenience, you can prepare the avocado dip up to 4 hours in advance - just be sure to press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
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Ingredients
1.5 pounds sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 large ripe avocados
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 medium garlic cloves
1 small jalapeño
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
16 ounces grilled chicken breast
1 can (15 oz) black beans
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Wash 1.5 pounds of sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat dry. Using a mandoline slicer set to 1/8 inch thickness, carefully slice the sweet potatoes into thin, uniform rounds.
- 3
Place the sweet potato slices in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until evenly coated.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the oiled sweet potato slices and toss gently to coat evenly.
- 5
Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, making sure they don't overlap.
- 6
Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each chip and rotate the baking sheets. Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the chips are crispy and slightly browned at the edges. Watch carefully during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
- 7
While the chips are baking, prepare the avocado dip. Cut 3 large avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
- 8
Mince 2 garlic cloves and finely chop 1 small jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
- 9
Add the minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin to the avocados. Mash everything together with a fork until well combined but still slightly chunky.
- 10
Season the avocado dip with salt and pepper to taste, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface (to prevent browning), and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 11
While the chips are cooling, grill 16 ounces of chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into small cubes.
- 12
Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans, then warm them in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
- 13
To serve, divide the sweet potato chips among 3 plates, with a generous portion of avocado dip on the side. Add equal portions of diced grilled chicken and black beans to each plate.
- 14
Garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately while the chips are still crispy.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
385
34g
29g
15g
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