CHICKEN IN COCONUT MILK (MARTINIQUE, CARIBBEAN)
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
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
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