Portuguese African Chicken In Coconut Sauce

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Posted for zwt 5 - portugese chicken recipe with influences from africa. Note - most reviewers are noting that they use a full can of coconut milk as opposed to 1 cup.

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Steps

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Season chicken with tsp each of the salt and pepper.

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Set aside.

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Preheat oven to 425f.

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In large skillet , heat half of the oil over medium-high heat.

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Saut onion , garlic and hot pepper until softened , about 4 minutes.

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Stir in tomato paste , paprika , 2 tbsp water , ginger and remaining salt and pepper.

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Cook for 1 minute , stirring.

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Stir in coconut milk and peanut butter.

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Let cool slightly.

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Transfer to food processor.

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Pure until smooth.

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Set aside.

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Wipe out skillet.

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Add remaining oil and heat over medium-high heat.

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Brown chicken , in batches , about 5 minutes.

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Transfer to roasting pan.

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Cover with 1 cup of the sauce.

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Roast in 425f oven for 30 minutes , basting twice.

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Mix remaining sauce with coriander and pour over chicken.

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Cook until juices run clear when chicken is pierced , about 12 minutes.

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Ingredients

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chicken, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, onion, garlic cloves, hot red pepper, tomato paste, paprika, ground ginger, coconut milk, peanut butter, fresh coriander