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Easy Coconut Chicken Recipe: Creamy, Flavorful, and Family-Friendly

  • Preparation: 15 min
  • Cooking: 1 hour
  • Complexity: Easy

Ingredients for 6 servings

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Saffron
  • Oil
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

Start by cutting the chicken into pieces, chopping the tomatoes and onion, and crushing the garlic cloves.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces with the chopped onion until golden.

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Add the crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes, and a pinch of saffron. Cook until the mixture reduces slightly and flavors meld.

Pour in the coconut milk, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 1 hour until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens beautifully.