Sobrecoxas de frango ao leite de coco

Ingredientes

• Sea salt & black pepper
• 6-8 skinless chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
• 3 Tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed or grated
• 2 Tablespoons minced or grated fresh ginger (about 2-inch knob)
• 1 1/4 cup white rice
• 1-13oz can coconut milk
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
• 4 cups shredded kale
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
• 1/2 lime

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Sprinkle the chicken thighs generously on both sides...: Sprinkle the chicken thighs generously on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the coconut oil over high heat in...: Heat the coconut oil over high heat in a large skillet fitted with a lid. When it is REALLY hot, but not smoking, add the chicken thighs to the skillet. Let them cook, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes. A nice golden crust should be formed. Transfer the chicken to a plate for now. If you are using bone-in thighs, sear them on both sides.

3. 3

   Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the...: Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the onion softens. Add the rice to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the rice has toasted slightly.

4. 4

   Pour the coconut milk, chicken broth, and tamari/soy...: Pour the coconut milk, chicken broth, and tamari/soy sauce into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then add the thighs back in. Put the lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid has cooked off.

5. 5

   Add the shredded kale on top of the...: Add the shredded kale on top of the rice and chicken, then replace the cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the kale wilts.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the peanuts on top and squeeze the...: Sprinkle the peanuts on top and squeeze the juice from the 1/2 lime on top, too.

7. 7

   Serve. Add some sriracha, sambal oelek, or other...: Serve. Add some sriracha, sambal oelek, or other Asian-style chili sauce if you want to add some heat.