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Portuguese Chicken Delight

Portuguese Chicken Delight

Discover the magic of Portuguese Chicken Delight: tender chicken in a creamy coconut curry sauce with melted cheese. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs chicken thighs
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 cups diced yellow or red potatoes
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • pot for boiling potatoes

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate with Shaoxing wine, garlic powder, salt, and curry powder.
  2. Boil the diced potatoes for about 5 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet, add cooked rice, break it up, stir in soy sauce and scrambled eggs, then transfer to a baking dish.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onions, add marinated chicken, cook until golden brown, and add boiled potatoes, coconut milk, turmeric, curry powder, and salt. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  5. Pour the chicken and sauce mixture over fried rice, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and bake at 500°F for 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes for better flavor; the longer, the better!
For extra depth of flavor, toast the curry powder before adding it to the dish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze individual portions in freezer-safe bags. Reheat with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out. Enjoy with garnishes like cilantro or lime!
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