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Coconut Chicken Recipe

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Enjoy this Coconut Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken seasoned with paprika, cumin, and coriander, cooked in a rich coconut sauce with onion, garlic, and tomato. Perfect for a flavorful meal, this dish combines simple ingredients to create a delectable and satisfying experience.

Ingredients

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  • For The Chicken:
    • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (or achiote oil)
    • 1 lb (450 g) skinless chicken
    • 1 tsp ground paprika
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
    • 1/4 tsp achiote/annatto powder (optional)
    • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • For The Coconut Sauce:
    • 1 medium yellow onion (minced)
    • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 tomato (minced)
    • 1/2 tsp ground paprika
    • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
    • 1/4 tsp achiote/annatto powder (optional)
    • Salt and pepper (to taste)
    • 1 tbsp tomato sauce or ketchup
    • 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
    • 1 can (450 ml) unsweetened canned coconut milk (room temperature)
    • Salt and pepper (if needed, to taste)
    • 2 bay leaves (dried or fresh)
    • Cilantro (optional, chopped, to taste, for topping)

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Season the chicken with paprika, cumin, coriander, achiote powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the minced onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the minced tomato, ground spices, and achiote powder (if using). Cook until the tomato softens.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce or ketchup, unsweetened shredded coconut, and coconut milk. Mix well.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, add the bay leaves, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve topped with chopped cilantro (if using).

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of spices according to your taste preference.
  • If using achiote oil, skip the ground achiote/annatto powder in both the chicken and sauce.

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