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Venezuelan Coconut Chicken

Name: Venezuelan Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Venezuela
Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts; 2 chopped Onion; 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic; 4 Bay Leaves; Pinch Black Pepper; Pinch Turmeric; Pinch Cumin; Pinch Salt; 1 tablespoon Sugar; 3 Tomato; 1 tablespoon Ginger Paste; 1/3 cup Olive Oil; 1 Can Coconut Milk; 1/2 cup Water

Venezuelan Coconut Chicken is a classic Venezuela dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Chicken Breasts, Onion, Garlic, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cumin, Tomato, Ginger Paste and Coconut Milk, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Venezuela cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Arepa Pabellón.

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Ingredients

Chicken Breasts2
Onion2 chopped
Garlic1 clove peeled crushed
Bay Leaves4
Black PepperPinch
TurmericPinch
CuminPinch
SaltPinch
Sugar1 tablespoon
Tomato3
Ginger Paste1 tablespoon
Olive Oil1/3 cup
Coconut Milk1 Can
Water1/2 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

12 steps

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Step 1

Cut the chicken up into bite size pieces.

Step 2🔪 Prep

Peel and cut the onions, mince the garlic.

Step 3

Assemble the rest of the ingredients and you are ready to start cooking.

Step 4

Make the Dish

Step 5🍳 Fry

Heat up a fry pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the oil and when hot, sauté the onion until translucent.

Step 7

Remove from pan and transfer to a blender or food processor.

Step 8🥄 Mix

Add tomatoes, garlic, turmeric, cumin, sugar, ginger paste, coconut milk, water and blend smooth.

Step 9

In the same pan you cooked the onion, add the chicken and brown all sides.

Step 10⏱️ 3 minutes

This should take about 3 minutes.

Step 11🍲 Simmer⏱️ 20 minutes

Add the blender ingredients and bay leaves to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is white inside and the liquid is creamy. (15 to 20 minutes)

Step 12✨ Serve

Remove the bay leaves and serve with white rice.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Venezuelan Coconut Chicken carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown chicken breasts in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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