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Puerto Rican Pollo en Salsa de Coco πŸ—πŸ₯₯

 Puerto Rican Pollo en Salsa de Coco πŸ—πŸ₯₯



A tropical twist on classic chicken, cooked in a rich, creamy coconut sauce with bold Puerto Rican flavors. A comforting, flavorful dish that will bring the island to your table! 🌴🍽️


Ingredients:


4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless πŸ—


1 tablespoon olive oil πŸ«’


1 onion, finely chopped πŸ§…


4 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„


1 bell pepper, chopped 🌢️


1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk πŸ₯₯


1/2 cup chicken broth πŸ—


1 teaspoon ground cumin πŸ§‘‍🍳


1 teaspoon ground coriander 🌿


1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌢️


1/2 teaspoon salt πŸ§‚


1/4 teaspoon black pepper πŸ§‘‍🍳


1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿


1 tablespoon lime juice πŸ‹


Instructions:


Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside. πŸ— (Duration: 10 minutes)


In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. SautΓ© for 3-4 minutes until softened. πŸ§… (Duration: 3-4 minutes)


Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, then stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. πŸ₯₯ (Duration: 2 minutes)


Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. πŸ•’ (Duration: 25-30 minutes)


Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning if needed. πŸ‹ (Duration: 2 minutes)


Serve hot with rice or your favorite side dish! 🍚 (Duration: Serve immediately)


Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Kcal: 400 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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