Tender Chicken with Coconut Sauce - South American Style - chefmelt

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and ground black pepper, as much as you like
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 1.5 pounds of boneless chicken thighs, sliced into small chunks
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 onion, chopped into small pieces
• Salt and black pepper to adjust flavor
• Freshly picked cilantro for a dash of color
• 1 red bell pepper, in small cubes
• 1 large can (400g) diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 can (400ml) creamy coconut milk
• 120ml chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Steamed white or brown rice