African Spicy Chicken / Cafriela de Frango / Guinea Bissau

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a more accessible herb with a similar flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: legumes

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative, while legumes are budget-friendly.

Chop habanero, serrano, jalapeno, and unknown red pepper and set aside.

Peel and mince 6-7 cloves of garlic and add to the pepper mixture.

Grate the lemon and juice it, adding both to the pepper and garlic mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the mixture and blend until combined.

Season boneless skinless chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and sugar on both sides.

Marinate the chicken with the pepper and garlic mixture, covering it with aluminum foil and refrigerating for at least 2 hours.

Slice half of a large onion thinly and place it on top of the marinated chicken.

Cover the chicken with aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 375°F for 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer it to a plate, discarding the onions.

Blend the cooked onions with the pan juices and a little water, adding 1 teaspoon of vegetable stock powder for flavor.

In a cast iron skillet, whisk the blended mixture and add 1 tablespoon of flour to create a sauce.

Return the chicken to the pot with the sauce and serve with basmati rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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