Coconut Chicken Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Marinade
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and ground black pepper, as much as you like
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2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
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1.5 pounds of boneless chicken thighs, sliced into small chunks
→ Coconut Sauce
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1 bay leaf
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons cumin powder
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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1 onion, chopped into small pieces
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Salt and black pepper to adjust flavor
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Freshly picked cilantro for a dash of color
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1 red bell pepper, in small cubes
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1 large can (400g) diced tomatoes with juices
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1 can (400ml) creamy coconut milk
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120ml chicken stock
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ For Serving
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Steamed white or brown rice
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix the chicken chunks with garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for a minimum of 15 minutes to soak up the flavor.
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Put some oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and let it cook evenly until golden brown. Take it out and set aside.
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Throw the diced onion and bell pepper into the same pan. Keep stirring until they’re soft and smelling amazing, which should take 3-4 minutes.
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Add the cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute or two to bring out the spice aromas.
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Pour in the coconut milk along with the diced tomatoes, including the liquid. Mix everything well until it looks like a sauce.
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Return the browned chicken to the pan. Stir in the chicken stock and toss in the bay leaf. Coat the chicken with the flavorful sauce.
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Lower the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let the mixture simmer very slowly for about 20-25 minutes until it’s all tender and the sauce thickens.
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Taste the sauce and add more seasoning like salt or pepper if needed. Take out the bay leaf before finishing.
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Spoon the Brazilian chicken with coconut sauce over a bed of cooked rice. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top and serve warm.
# Notes:
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To make it mild, add less cayenne pepper. Add extra if you love it spicy!
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For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for up to a couple of hours before cooking.