How to make African Chicken at Home//Restaurant Dish from Macau/Macao

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 a healthier fat profile.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk, peanut butter, paprika, curry powder, and bay leaves.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.

Prepare Moorish rice by rinsing rice under cold water until water runs clear.

In a pot, combine rice with chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped coriander and parsley before serving.

Serve the chicken over the Moorish rice, garnishing with additional herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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