THE BEST SOUTH AFRICAN CHICKEN IN SAUCE YOU NEED | Simple Mahlengi’s Recipes

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: turkey pieces

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin + turmeric

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme provides a similar aromatic quality.

Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and drumsticks for presentation.

Wash the chicken but do not remove the skin.

Season the chicken with chicken spice, parsley, and cayenne pepper.

Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown.

Prepare the sauce by adding wellington sweet chili sauce and lapis Bry sauce to the pan.

Add at least 1 cup of water to the pan, depending on the amount of chicken.

Stir the mixture and add the chicken back into the pan.

Boil everything together for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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