Galinha à Macaense (galinha à macaense)

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
2. Peel and slice the onions, crush the garlic. Peel the potatoes and cut them into large cubes.
3. Heat the oil in a large casserole and brown the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes, then remove it.
4. In the same casserole, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the curry powder, cinnamon and paprika, stir for 1 minute to release the aromas.
6. Return the chicken, add the bay leaf, sugar and 200 ml of water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Add the potatoes and coconut milk, then continue cooking gently, covered, for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
8. Coarsely crush the peanuts and sprinkle them over the dish when serving with the rice.