CHICKEN IN COCONUT MILK (MARTINIQUE, CARIBBEAN)

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This is my final recipe to enter from *The Essential Caribbean Cookbook* edited by Heather Thomas & I feel like I'm ending a cruise thru the islands of the Caribbean. Ck out the 2 desserts I entered from this cookbook as either would be great as the finale of this meal. *Enjoy* !

Provided by twissis

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 Main-Dish Servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 whole chicken (Cut in typical quarters or use breasts as desired)
2 onions (Finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (Crushed)
1 red chili pepper (Fresh & finely chopped)
2 cups coconut milk
saffron strand (a few)
salt (To taste)
pepper (To taste)
2 tablespoons parsley (Freshly chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a lrg deep skillet & add chicken quarters (or breasts). Fry gently over moderate heat till all chicken surfaces are golden brown, turning occ in the oil. Remove chicken & set aside.
  • Add onions, garlic & chile to the skillet & fry gently till soft (about 5 minutes). Do not allow onion to brown ~ it should be only lightly colored.
  • Return chicken to the skillet & pour in the coconut milk. Sprinkle w/saffron & season w/salt & pepper. Stir well & simmer gently for 30-40 min till the chicken is cooked + tender & the sauce has thickened & somewhat reduced. Serve immediately w/boiled rice, a ladle of sauce over the chicken & rice & sprinkled w/fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1368.7, Fat 87.3, SaturatedFat 39.8, Cholesterol 243.8, Sodium 284.9, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 79.2, Protein 60

Roshan ali khasKheli
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk sauce is divine.


Refentse Podile
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal.


Gabriel Gee
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut milk, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mehedi Hassan Riju
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Essa Essa
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


siviwe ndela
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal.


Farhan Naich
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sar Faraz
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This recipe is a must-try! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the coconut milk sauce is divine. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal.


Snow Wolf
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


Airis Hunter
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal.


Bradley Middaugh
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sangam Paudel
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the coconut milk sauce was divine. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal.


sanjay kumar
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut milk, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rizan Jawahir
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Lebu Mia
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I love the creamy coconut sauce in this recipe. It's so flavorful and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food.


JIM FF YT
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This chicken in coconut milk recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.