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Exotic Coconut-Braised Chicken with Squash and Carrots

  • Gluten Free
  • Paleo
  • High Protein
  • Meat
  • Chicken

Experience the allure of this exotic coconut-braised chicken, infused with a delightful mix of flavors from tender squash and carrots, aromatic spices, and a touch of maple syrup sweetness. Finished with crunchy almond flakes and golden raisins, this dish

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Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 918
  • Carbs 53.7g
  • Fat 56.1g
  • Fibre 11.1g
  • Protein 56.9g
  • Sugar 18g

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4.3
3 reviews

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  • 0.0 min

    Peel and chop the carrot and squash. Place the carrot and squash in a saucepan and cover with water.

  • 4.5 min

    Bring to the boil and cook until the squash and carrot are tender and easily pierced with a fork.

  • 5.0 min

    Peel and chop the onion.

  • 6.5 min

    In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over high heat.

  • 8.0 min

    Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to the pan, skin side down, and sear until golden brown.

  • 10.0 min

    Turn the chicken thighs and sear the underside of the chicken until golden brown all over.

  • 12.0 min

    Lower the heat and add the onion. Sautee the onion until softened.

  • 14.0 min

    Add the coconut milk, spices, and harissa paste (to taste), and stir until combined. Stir through the maple syrup.

  • 18.0 min

    Drain the carrot and squash. Stir the vegetables through the coconut mixture.

  • 22.0 min

    Stir through the almond flakes and golden raisins. Chop the fresh parsley.

  • 25.0 min

    Distribute the coconut braised chicken among serving bowls. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Chicken Thighs (Skin On)
Chicken Thighs (Skin On)
2.00 Whole
Harissa Paste
Harissa Paste
Use according to taste
10.00 Grams
Coconut Milk
Coconut Milk
100.00 Millilitres
Olive Oil
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon per person
1.00 Tablespoons
Brown Onion
Brown Onion
chopped
1.00 Whole
Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash
chopped
200.00 Grams
Carrot
Carrot
chopped
1.00 Whole
Curry Powder
Curry Powder
1.00 Teaspoons
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Parsley
chopped
3.00 Grams
Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup
10.00 Millilitres
Golden Raisins
Golden Raisins
15.00 Grams
Almond Flakes
Almond Flakes
8.00 Grams
Coriander/Cumin Powder
Coriander/Cumin Powder
0.50 Teaspoons

Reviews

4.3
3 reviews

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Good portion size and easy to make. Good recipe for a weekday dinner

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5 out of 5 stars
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So good! I needed to add more salt to the overall product. I also added some garlic. Would order again!

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4 out of 5 stars
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Loved the dish, could have been a bigger portion, but aside from that would order again

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