Macanese African Chicken Recipe

Name: Macanese African Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Chicken; 1 teaspoon dried chili, minced; 2 tablespoons shallots, minced; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crumbled; 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, halved; The Sauce; 1 cup shallot, minced; 1/2 cup garlic, minced; 1 1/4 cups red bell peppers, minced; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup sweet paprika; 1/2 cup grated coconut; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth type); 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; Assembly; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 potato, cut into 1 inch cubes

Servings: persons

The Chicken
1 teaspoon dried chili, minced
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crumbled
1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, halved
The Sauce
1 cup shallot, minced
1/2 cup garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups red bell peppers, minced
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sweet paprika
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth type)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
Assembly
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 potato, cut into 1 inch cubes

1
In a bowl, stir together the chili pepper, garlic, shallots, paprika, five-spice powder and rosemary. Rub the mixture into the chicken, place the bird in a shallow dish, cover and chill overnight or for at least six hours.
2
Cook the shallots, garlic and bell pepper in the oil, in a pot over moderately low heat. Stir the vegetables until they have softened. Then stir in the paprika, coconut, coconut milk, peanut butter, broth and bay leaf.
3
In a large skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking. Brown the chicken with the potato cubes.
4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Transfer the chicken and potatoes to a baking dish, spoon two cups of the sauce over the chicken and bake in the middle of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
5
Serve the chicken and potatoes with the remaining sauce. Don't forget to remove the bay leaf.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Chicken, 1 teaspoon dried chili, minced, 2 tablespoons shallots, minced, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, and more.

Yes, Macanese African Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Macanese African Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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