Salteado De Frango Com Coco E Caju (coconut And Cashew Chicken Stir Fry)

Salteado de Frango com Coco e Caju is a delicious stir-fry dish from Mozambican cuisine that combines the flavors of coconut and cashews with tender chicken.

Salteado De Frango Com Coco E Caju (coconut And Cashew Chicken Stir Fry)

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the sliced bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce, and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  6. Stir in the cashew nuts and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the Salteado de Frango com Coco e Caju hot over steamed rice or with a side of vegetables.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pan or wok Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Salteado de Frango com Coco e Caju with a side of Mozambican-style rice and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in a mixture of coconut milk and soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.

Cost

$15