Coconut Milk Braised Black Pepper Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Name: Coconut Milk Braised Black Pepper Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; kosher salt; 3 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil; 2 bell peppers, sliced; 2 medium shallots, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, or more; 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes; 2 can s (14 ounce) full-fat coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fish sauce ((or soy sauce)); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; steamed rice, for serving; 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves; 2 limes; roasted peanuts

The perfect bowl of warming comfort food full of color and flavor...simple, healthy, and delicious!

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Coconut Milk Braised Black Pepper Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
kosher salt
3 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
2 bell peppers, sliced
2 medium shallots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, or more
2 cups cubed sweet potatoes
2 can s (14 ounce) full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce ((or soy sauce))
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
steamed rice, for serving
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
2 limes
roasted peanuts

Steps

1. Toss the chicken with the turmeric, ginger, cumin, pepper, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon oil. Let sit 5 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes. Pull the chicken out of the pan. 3. To the pot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the peppers, shallots, garlic, and chili flakes, cook 3 minutes, then toss in the sweet potatoes. Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the coconut milk and fish sauce. Slide the chicken and any juices on the plate into the milk. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt.4. Divide rice between bowls, then spoon the chicken and sauce over the rice. Top with basil, peanuts, and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories54727% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 3.350

Per Serving Rp 558/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 6.700 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
boneless	2 pounds	-	-
ground turmeric	1 tablespoon	-	-
ground ginger	1 tablespoon	-	-
ground cumin	1 teaspoon	Rp 70.000/kg	Rp 350
black pepper	1 teaspoon	-	-
kosher salt	-	-	-
sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil	3 tablespoons	-	-
bell peppers	2	-	-
shallots	2 medium	-	-
garlic	4 cloves	-	-
chili flakes	0.5 teaspoon	-	-
cubed sweet potatoes	2 cups	-	-
s	2 can	Rp 15.000/kg	Rp 3.000
fish sauce	2 tablespoons	-	-
fresh cilantro	0.5 cup	-	-
steamed rice	-	-	-
Thai basil leaves	0.5 cup	-	-
limes	2	-	-
roasted peanuts	-	-	-