Portuguese-African Chicken in Coconut Sauce Recipe

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Portuguese-African Chicken in Coconut Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Season chicken with 1/4 tsp each of the salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  3. In large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; sauté onion, garlic and hot pepper until softened, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, 2 tbsp water, ginger and remaining salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and peanut butter; let cool slightly.
  6. Transfer to food processor; purée until smooth. Set aside.
  7. Wipe out skillet; add remaining oil and heat over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, in batches, about 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer to roasting pan; cover with 1 cup of the sauce. Roast in 425°F oven for 30 minutes, basting twice.
  9. Mix remaining sauce with coriander and pour over chicken; cook until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 12 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 889.81 Kcal (3725 kJ)
Calories from fat 615.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68.42g 105%
Cholesterol 272.1mg 91%
Sodium 519.75mg 22%
Potassium 968.46mg 21%
Total Carbs 10.24g 3%
Sugars 3.99g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.22g 13%
Protein 58.41g 117%
Vitamin C 24.7mg 41%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 75.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.97 Kcal (942 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.3g 105%
Cholesterol 68.8mg 91%
Sodium 131.41mg 22%
Potassium 244.86mg 21%
Total Carbs 2.59g 3%
Sugars 1.01g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 13%
Protein 14.77g 117%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 41%
Iron 1.3mg 29%
Calcium 19.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.9
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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