Macanese African Chicken - Macau's version of Piri Piri Chicken (非洲鸡)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthier fats, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto seeds

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in fat, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and paprika for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk, peanut butter, curry powder, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and braise on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

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