Description
A flavorful and aromatic African Chicken recipe, also known as Macanese One-Pan Chicken Curry, featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich and creamy coconut curry sauce with aromatic spices. This dish offers a delightful fusion of African and Macanese flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and/or legs (*Footnote 1)
- 1/2 tablespoon Madras curry powder
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Curry:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for spiciness)
- 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 can coconut milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 russet potato, peeled and chopped into 1” pieces
- 2 bell peppers, roll cut into 1” pieces
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix curry powder, paprika, and salt. Rub the spice mixture over the chicken, marinate while preparing other ingredients.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until crispy, then set aside.
- Prepare the Curry Sauce: Cook onions, ginger, and garlic. Add spices, then pour in stock, coconut milk, peanut butter, and oyster sauce. Add potatoes and bay leaves.
- Finish the Dish: Add bell peppers, place chicken on top, and bake for 45 minutes until cooked through. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili flakes.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the curry for a few extra minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: African, Macanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: African Chicken, Macanese Chicken Curry, One-Pan Chicken Curry, Coconut Curry Chicken