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Brazilian Chicken Stew

Brazilian Chicken Stew Recipe

from www.foodandwine.com Serve with steamed rice.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Calories 858.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (drained, juices reserved)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded, plus more
  • unsweetened coconut, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more
  • fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • lemon wedge, for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, pulse the ginger with the garlic, jalapeños, lemon juice and paprika until finely chopped. Add the water and process to a paste.
  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
  • Add the onions and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the ginger paste and cook until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add half of the tomatoes along with the coconut milk, peanuts, 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Scrape the sauce into a food processor or blender and puree.
  • Return the sauce to the saucepan. Add the stock and the remaining tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of cilantro and bring to a boil.
  • Season with salt and pepper and simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 5 cups, about 20 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sauté over moderately high heat until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon into bowls and garnish with coconut and cilantro.
  • Serve with steamed rice and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition

Serving: 737gCalories: 858.9kcalCarbohydrates: 37.3gProtein: 60.2gFat: 54.6gSaturated Fat: 20.1gCholesterol: 194.3mgSodium: 979.6mgFiber: 8.1gSugar: 15g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Brazilian, Chicken, Easy, Meat, Poultry, South American
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