Macanese African Chicken Recipe

Name: Macanese African Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds chicken; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 tablespoon sambal paste; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup shallots chopped; 2 heads garlic cloves peeled and chopped; 8 jalapeno chiles seeded and stemmed; 1 3/4 cups grated coconut; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds chicken
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon sambal paste
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup shallots chopped
2 heads garlic cloves peeled and chopped
8 jalapeno chiles seeded and stemmed
1 3/4 cups grated coconut
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
Preheat oven to 325.
2
Cut the chicken into pieces and marinate with the garlic, chile paste, salt and pepper for 2 hours.
3
Make the sauce: Heat 1/2 C oil in a saucepan. Saute shallots, garlic and chiles for 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and paprika; saute for another 3 minutes. Remove from the burner and let cool for 5 minutes. Add water, peanut butter and coconut. Blend thoroughly in a food processor, adding water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan on high heat. Sear the chicken on all sides.
5
Place the chicken in a roasting pan and smother with the sauce. Bake for 35 minutes.
6
Serve with steamed rice.

1667

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pounds chicken, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon sambal paste, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 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.

Macanese African Chicken

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