Deliciously Easy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Ready in 35 Mins

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while the milk + extract combo is more budget-friendly.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Chop up an onion and a green chili.

Heat a pan that can go in the oven on high heat.

Season chicken thighs with black pepper and brown in the pan.

Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

Add chopped onion and green chili to the pan and fry until softened.

Add minced garlic and fry for about 30 seconds more.

Mix 1 chicken stock cube with 100 mls of water and add to the pan.

Add zest and juice of lime, ground turmeric, and peanut butter to the pan.

Pour in a can of coconut milk and mix well.

Add the chicken back to the pan and coat it in the sauce.

Cover the pan and cook in the oven at 180° for about 35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through.

Plate the dish and garnish with chopped nuts and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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