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.
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
- In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken strips and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 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.
- Pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce, and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Stir in the cashew nuts and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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