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Nutritional Values
920kcal
56gProtein
22gCarbs
68gFat
5gFibre
450 gServing
* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.
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African Chicken
How to order / say it
Say it
Galinha à Africana — [gah-LEE-nya ah ah-free-KAH-nah]
Order
I'd like the African chicken, please.
Locally
我要非洲鸡，谢谢。
Say locally
Spicy grilled chicken with a rich, peanut-based sauce.
Why try it?
African Chicken is a testament to the cross-continental influences in Macau, blending African, Portuguese, and local flavors into one harmonious dish.
How it tastes
The chicken is rich and spicy, with a smoky grilled flavor, complemented by a thick, nutty, and slightly sweet sauce. It's a robust and aromatic meal.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
This dish was created in the mid-20th century in Macau, a product of mixed culinary traditions brought by Portuguese colonialism and African trade routes.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 800 g chicken
- 🥜 100 g peanut butter
- 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
- 🥕 3 chili peppers
- 🧄 1 onion
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
Method
- 1 Marinate chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and chili for 2 hours.
- 2 Grill chicken until golden and cooked through.
- 3 In a pan, sauté onions and remaining garlic, then add coconut milk and peanut butter.
- 4 Combine chicken and sauce, simmer briefly and serve hot.
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