Xin Xin de Galinha – Brazilian Chicken in Peanut Shrimp Sauce
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. chicken pieces with bone cut into bite size pieces
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons dende oil palm oil
- 1/3 cup dried shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 habanero chiles minced
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts ground
- 1 cup chicken stock
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken with lemon juice and salt.
- Heat the oil and saute the shrimp, garlic, onion, coriander and chiles for 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent.
- Add chicken. Fry in the oil until chicken is browned, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add peanuts and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Add parsley and mint. Stir to combine.
- Serve with rice or farofa (toasted cassava meal).
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