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Serrage Poulet (chicken in coconut milk)

Spiced chicken gently simmered in coconut milk with cinnamon: a stew associated with Chagossian cuisine.

This recipe combines chicken, garlic, ginger, turmeric and masala in a mellow coconut milk and cinnamon sauce. Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and approximately 25 minutes for cooking; the times and 4 servings are estimates.

Total time35 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Serrage Poulet (chicken in coconut milk)
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Method

  1. 01

    Season the chicken

    Toss the chicken breasts with the garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala and cayenne until the pieces are well coated.

    Ready to continue when: The chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spices.

  2. 02

    Brown the chicken

    Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and brown it, stirring so it cooks evenly.

    Ready to continue when: The pieces are browned on the outside, with no raw-looking patches on the surface.

  3. 03

    Simmer in coconut milk

    Pour in the coconut milk and add the cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has reduced.

    Ready to continue when: The chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has reduced slightly.

  4. 04

    Finish and serve

    Remove the cinnamon sticks, scatter over the chopped fresh cilantro and serve the chicken with its sauce.

    Ready to continue when: The cilantro is scattered over the top and the chicken is served hot with its sauce.

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