Chicken Mozambique Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

piri-piri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili sauce can be made with common ingredients.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a lower-calorie alternative, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

Marinate 2 pounds of chicken tenderloins with paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional cumin.

Dice 1 small onion and finely dice 4 cloves of garlic.

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and sauté the diced onion until slightly golden.

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until soft and golden.

Pour in 1/2 cup of white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, adding 1 chicken bouillon cube to the mixture.

Add 1/2 stick of butter to the sauce and let it melt, thickening the sauce.

Stir in 3-4 tablespoons of piri-piri sauce and let the sauce cook down until thick.

Grill the marinated chicken tenderloins for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.

Add the grilled chicken to the sauce and lower the heat to simmer.

Simmer the chicken in the sauce for another 5-8 minutes until well combined and flavorful.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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