Chicken Bicol Express
Chicken Bicol Express is a popular Filipino stew dish that originates from the Bicol region of the Philippines. It gets its name from the spicy, chili-based sauce that gives the dish its distinctive fiery flavor.
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thigh (boneless and skinless) or chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons shrimp paste
- 2 large serrano pepper or green chilli
- 2 large Thai red chilies
- 1 can coconut milk 14 ounces
Instructions
- Heat a skillet and pour 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Sauté the sliced onions, minced garlic, and ginger until aromatic.
- Add the chicken to a pan and cook, stirring occasionally until it turns light and no longer pink.
- Add the shrimp paste, stir well to combine, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the coconut white sauce becomes thick.
- Add the sliced green and red chili and cook for about 2-4 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
- For a thicker and creamier sauce, add about ¼ cup of coconut cream at the end of cooking and let it cook for a few minutes. Serve on a serving plate with a bowl of warm rice on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 5servingsCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 3mg
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