african style chicken and vegetables
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Updated on Dec 18, 2014
This was inspired by a recipe for African Beans with a coconut-tomato sauce which we liked very much.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 medium zucchino
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 - red bell pepper
- 1 - yellow bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 - shallot
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet mild
- 1/2 teaspoon chili or cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can creamy coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
How To Make african style chicken and vegetables
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Step 1Cube the chicken and brown with a tablespoon of coconut oil or other cooking oil in a large skillet.
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Step 2While meat is browning, chop shallot and mince garlic, cube all the vegetables.
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Step 3Remove the browned chicken from skillet and fry shallot and garlic until lightly brown, add spices, sugar and tomato paste, stir until sugar has melted and add cubed tomato.
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Step 4Fry for two minutes, then add cubed sweet potato, fry two more minutes, then add all the other vegetables and the salt. Fry for two or three minutes, then add coconut milk.
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Step 5Bring to a boil, cover and boil for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft.
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Step 6Add chicken, mix well, heat through and then serve.
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Category:
Chicken
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Culture:
African
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#Easy weeknight dinner
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