Sweet Potato, Chicken and Veggies Two Ways

Directions

1. Sweet Potato and Chicken Skewers
2. Pierce sweet potatoes with fork tines.
3. Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes; turn potatoes and microwave until almost tender; about 1 1/2 to 3 minutes longer depending on microwave power; cool.
4. Peel; cut in 1-inch pieces (makes about 4 cups).
5. In medium bowl, combine 32 sweet potato pieces and 24 chicken, pepper and onion pieces; set aside. This should be about half of each ingredient.
6. In large skillet heat oil; add the remaining half of sweet potato, chicken, peppers and onions; season with salt and pepper; cook and stir gently until chicken is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
7. Remove to a microwavable bowl; cover and refrigerate for pita filling variation.
8. Into reserved sweet potato mixture in bowl, stir combination of honey mustard and 2 tablespoons water.
9. On 8 skewers, alternately thread sweet potatoes, chicken and vegetables.
10. Heat large grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot or preheat broiler.
11. Arrange skewers in grill pan or on broiler pan coated with cooking spray, brushing with any honey mustard remaining in bowl.
12. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve hot over steamed spinach, if desired.

1. Stuffed Pitas with Feta and Olives
2. To reserved cooked sweet potato, chicken and vegetable mixture (from step 6) add crumbled feta cheese, salad dressing and black olives.
3. Microwave, lightly covered, just until hot.
4. Spoon mixture into 4 large pita pockets. Add chopped tomato, if desired.