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Portuguese Baked Creamy Coconut Chicken

The Missing Lokness recipe - Hong Kong

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless chicken thighs ((skin on or skinless) (cut them into 1 ½-inch cubes))
2 red potatoes ((peeled and cut into 1-inch dices))
3 tablespoons water
1½ tablespoons cornstarch
3 carrots ((peeled and cut into 1-inch dices))
1 onion ((cut into large dices))
½ green bell pepper ((seeds removed and cut into ½-inch dices))
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
¾ cup coconut milk
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic gloves ((minced))
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
ground black pepper
vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon corn starch
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or sake
½ teaspoon fresh ginger juice
dash of ground white pepper

1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and marinade together. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2
Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
3
Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. Soak in cold tap water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together. Set aside.
5
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Stir in the onions, and cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Toss in the chicken cubes, and cook until no longer pink. Add potatoes and carrots, and stir for a few minutes. Put in the turmeric and cumin powder. Mix well and cook until aromatic. Add the chicken broth, and cover with a lid. When the broth comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low. Cook until the potatoes are almost fork tender, about 20 minutes. Add the bell pepper half way in. Stir in the cornstarch mixture. Add the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for a couple more minutes to thicken slightly.
6
Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof baking dish. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes until the top is golden brown. If you have a broiler, do that instead, about 5 minutes. Keep an close eye. Served immediately with steamed rice.