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Chicken Bicol Express

Chicken Bicol Express is easy to make yet packs big on flavor. Stewed in coconut milk and chili peppers, it's creamy, spicy, and delicious with steamed rice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thigh or breast meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon sautéed shrimp paste
  • 1 can (14 ounces) coconut cream
  • 10 pieces Thai chili peppers, stemmed and minced
  • 2 cups finger chilis, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until aromatic.
  2. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. 
  3. Add shrimp paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes until meat is evenly coated.
  4. Add coconut cream and Thai chili peppers.
  5.  Bring to a simmer, cover, and continue to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is reduced and begins to render fat.
  6. Add finger chilies and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

  • If using bottled raw shrimp paste, rinse and drain well to rid of the extra saltiness and the bright color that might otherwise bleed into the dish.
  • For a smooth, creamy sauce, cook in a simmer as boiling the coconut milk or heating it too quickly will make it curdle or separate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 267mg (11%) Potassium 816mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 10.5mg (12%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430

% Daily Value*

Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 267mg 11%
Potassium 816mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.