Portuguese Chicken (葡國雞 Galinha à Portuguesa ) | Welcome to My Kitchen-KUONG Cooking & Food-styling

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano provide similar aromatic qualities.

Sauté onion with some vegetable oil until aromatic;

Add garlic, turmeric, tomato paste & bay leaves and stir well;

Add chicken and fry on both sides until slightly golden;

Add potatoes followed by chicken broth;

Bring it up to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes have become softened;

Add coconut milk, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes;

Taste and make necessary adjustment to your liking;

Transfer into an ovenproof tray and add chorizo, olives, eggs and coconut on top;

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 5-10 minutes until golden brown on top.

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