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Chicken Bicol Express: Creamy, Spicy, and Delicious Filipino Dish

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

Chicken Bicol Express

 4 tbsp Oil (Mantika)
 1 Small Onion (Sibuyas), Chopped
 1.5 Inch Ginger (Luya), Chopped
 5 Garlic Cloves (Bawang), Minced
 1 tbsp Filipino Sauteed Shrimp Paste (Bagoong Alamang)
 2 Chicken Breasts (Dibdib ng Manok), Cut into bite size pieces
 5 Thai Red Chillies (Pulang Sili), Chopped
 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder (Paminta)
 1.50 cups Thick Coconut Milk (Gata)
 3 Long Green Chillies (Mahabang Sili), Sliced
 Salt (Asin), To taste
1

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until they turn golden brown.

2

Stir in Bagoong Alamang (Filipino Sautéed Shrimp Paste) and sauté for another minute, allowing the flavours to meld.

3

Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until it is halfway done, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

4

Add red chilies, pepper, and salt. Continue cooking until the chicken fully absorbs the flavours and is cooked through.

5

Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Lower the heat and simmer until the coconut milk thickens, creating a rich and creamy sauce.

6

Add green chilies and cook for an additional minute to infuse their flavour into the dish.

7

Your Bicol Express is now ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g40%

Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 425mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 9g4%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g

Calcium 3mg1%
Iron 17mg95%
Potassium 396mg9%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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