Venezuelan Coconut Chicken
Venezuelan Coconut Chicken from Venezuela. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.
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- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 23 min
- Total
- 43 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Venezuelan Coconut Chicken is listed as chicken from Venezuela. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
Ingredients
- Chicken2
- Onion2
- Garlic1 clove
- Bay Leaves4
- Black pepperto taste
- Turmericto taste
- Cuminto taste
- Saltto taste
- Sugar15 ml
- Tomato3
- Ginger15 ml
- Olive oil79 ml
- Coconut milk1 can
- Water118 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Cut the chicken up into bite size pieces. Peel and cut the onions, mince the garlic.
Step 2
Assemble the rest of the ingredients and you are ready to start cooking. Make the Dish Heat up a fry pan over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the oil and when hot, sauté the onion until translucent. Remove from pan and transfer to a blender or food processor.
Step 4
Add tomatoes, garlic, turmeric, cumin, sugar, ginger paste, coconut milk, water and blend smooth. In the same pan you cooked the onion, add the chicken and brown all sides.
Step 5
This should take about 3 minutes. Add the blender ingredients and bay leaves to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is white inside and the liquid is creamy.
3 minStep 6
(15 to 20 minutes) Remove the bay leaves and serve with white rice.
20 min
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Substitutions
chicken → tofu
Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Venezuelan Coconut Chicken take?
43 min all in — 20 min prep, 23 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan, Blender.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
chicken → tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.