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Ingredients
- 1 large bunch collard greens
- 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 7 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 4 teaspoons Morton for the base recipe, divided
- 3 tablespoons avocado or vegetable oil
- 2 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 15 large garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile finely chopped
¼ cup tomato paste- 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk measure 2 cups; this uses part of two 13.5-oz cans
- steamed white rice for serving
- lemon wedges for serving
Equipment
Equipment images are illustrative. Exact products may vary.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Remove the collard ribs and stems and finely chop them, then chop the leaves. Keep both for the pot.
- Season the chicken with the pepper and 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal salt or 1 3/4 teaspoons Morton. Heat the oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in batches if needed, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer briefly to a plate; it is not fully cooked yet and will finish in the braise.
- Lower the heat to medium. Cook the onions, garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal salt or 2 1/4 teaspoons Morton for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Stir in the chile and tomato paste for about 2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, peanut butter, chipotle powder, thyme and measured coconut milk. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Add the collards and return the chicken and its juices promptly to the pot.
- Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 30–35 minutes, until the greens are tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in its thickest pieces. Serve with rice and lemon wedges.
Notes
Makes 4 generous or 6 smaller servings.
The coconut milk quantity is 2 cups, not two full cans.
The salt is divided between chicken and vegetables. Use the stated conversion for your brand rather than measuring Diamond Crystal and Morton interchangeably.
