CHEAP CROCK POT CHICKEN & POTATOES | BUDGET SLOW COOKER RECIPE | CROCKTOBER EXTRAVAGANZA 2021

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and remain juicy when cooked.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are usually less expensive and widely available.

Peel and dice 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds) into cubes.

Microwave the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.

Prepare a spice mixture with jalapenos, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Rub the spice mixture all over the 4 bone-in chicken breasts, removing the skin beforehand.

Place the microwaved sweet potatoes in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.

Layer the chicken breasts on top of the sweet potatoes, trying to avoid overlapping as much as possible.

Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours.

After cooking, check that the chicken is cooked through and has a nice sauce at the bottom.

For the sauce, mix together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sugar, lime zest, juice of half a lime, salt, and pepper.

Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and sweet potatoes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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