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Chicken in Coconut Cream Sauce Recipe

Chicken in Coconut Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp finely chopped almonds
2 tbsp dried coconut ( dessicated, unsweetened)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt (i used kosher)
2 tsp fresh grated ginger (if using powdered, use 1/2-1 tsp.)
1 -2 clove of minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1 -2 tbsp vegetable oil (1 worked fine for me)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish )

Directions:

Place almonds and coconut in a dry skillet and dry roast for 1-2 minutes or until almonds are golden and coconut is brown around edges.
Spoon into a bowl.
To coconut/almond mixture, add chili powder, salt, ginger, garlic, and coriander.
Stir in ricotta cheese and coconut milk.
Set aside.
Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in skillet.
Add chicken chunks and cardamom and cook for 2-3 minutes to seal.
Add coconut/cheese mixture to skillet and bring to a simmer.
Lower heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until chicken is done.
Serve over rice and top with fresh cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	380.7 Kcal (1594 kJ)
Calories from fat	226.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.17g	39%
Cholesterol	81.19mg	27%
Sodium	1075.26mg	45%
Potassium	560.76mg	12%
Total Carbs	12.75g	4%
Sugars	7.56g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	7%
Protein	29.48g	59%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	152.7mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.13 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.18g	39%
Cholesterol	36.07mg	27%
Sodium	477.71mg	45%
Potassium	249.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.66g	4%
Sugars	3.36g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	7%
Protein	13.1g	59%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	67.8mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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