Portuguese-African Chicken In Coconut Sauce Recipe

Name: Portuguese-African Chicken In Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken, pieces; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons hot red pepper, seeded and minced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup coconut milk; 3 tablespoons peanut butter; 1/4 cup fresh coriander (or parsley)

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken, pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons hot red pepper, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 cup fresh coriander (or parsley)

1
Season chicken with 1/4 tsp each of the salt and pepper; set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
3
In large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; saute onion, garlic and hot pepper until softened, about 4 minutes.
4
Stir in tomato paste, paprika, 2 tbsp water, ginger and remaining salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring.
5
Stir in coconut milk and peanut butter; let cool slightly.
6
Transfer to food processor; puree until smooth. Set aside.
7
Wipe out skillet; add remaining oil and heat over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, in batches, about 5 minutes.
8
Transfer to roasting pan; cover with 1 cup of the sauce. Roast in 425u00b0F oven for 30 minutes, basting twice.
9
Mix remaining sauce with coriander and pour over chicken; cook until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 12 minutes.

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

153

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs chicken, pieces, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Portuguese-African Chicken In Coconut Sauce 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.

Portuguese-African Chicken In Coconut Sauce

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