Macau Dish - African Chicken

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: almond butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and adds creaminess.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: cumin + turmeric

Homemade blends can be tailored for flavor and cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in fat.

Slice 2 Anaheim peppers and chop 1 cup of shallots or onion.

Prepare parsley, ginger, and garlic cloves.

In a bowl, add chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and pepper.

Add paprika, bird's eye chili powder, vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, and coconut milk to the bowl.

Sprinkle in some salt and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, then mix to create a marinade paste.

Marinate the chicken breast in the marinade for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven and use a 12-inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray oil.

Pat dry the chicken breast with a paper towel and add it to the skillet.

Brown both sides of the chicken in the skillet, then place it in the oven.

Cook until browned on both sides, then remove from the oven.

Add the remaining marinade on top of the chicken and bake at 390°F for about 8 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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