Zambezian Chicken

Frango à Zambeziana

Ingredients10

• chicken pieces1.2 kg
• lemon juice60 ml
• garlic4 cloves
• bird's eye chilies3
• onion1
• coconut milk200 ml
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• paprika1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

1. Cut the chicken into serving pieces and pat dry.
2. Crush the garlic and chilies with the salt, then mix with the lemon juice, paprika, and black pepper.
3. Coat the chicken with this marinade and leave it for 30 minutes.
4. Heat the oil in a wide pan and brown the chicken on all sides.
5. Slice the onion and fry it in the same pan until soft.
6. Return the chicken, pour in the coconut milk and any leftover marinade, and simmer covered until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
7. Taste and adjust the salt, then serve hot with rice.