Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients :

·         juice of 1 large lemon

·         2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

·         2 tsp. salt

·         1 tsp. pepper

·         4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

·         2 tbsp. dendê or peanut oil

·         1 medium onion, chopped

·         1 c. chicken stock or water

·         1/2 c. roasted peanuts, very finely chopped

·         1/3 c. coconut milk

·         1 fresh hot pepper or 2 preserved

·         hot peppers, minced (optional)

·         1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined,* or 1 lb. frozen shrimp, thawed

 

 

How To Make :

·         In a large bowl or baking dish, combine lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to make marinade.

·         Wash chicken under cool running water. Pat dry and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place chicken in marinade, cover dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

·         In a heavy saucepan or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and chicken pieces and cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is lightly browned.

·         Add chicken stock or water, peanuts, coconut milk, and hot pepper (if using). Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and sauce has thickened. Add shrimp and cook 8 to 10 minutes more, or until shrimp are pink.

·         If you have dendê oil, drizzle lightly over all before serving.

      Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating time) Cooking time: 35 to 40 minutes Serves 4 to 6

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