Akoho sy Voanio (Chicken in Coconut Milk)

one chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

juice of one lemon (optional)

one teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)

salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)

enough oil for frying (coconut oil if possible)

two onions, chopped

two cloves of garlic, minced

two or three tomatoes, chopped

two teaspoons ground ginger (or one teaspoon fresh ginger, minced)

one cup coconut milk

• In a glass dish, marinate the chicken in the lemon juice, lemon rind, salt, and pepper for about an hour.
  
  
• Heat oil in dutch oven or any large covered pot. Sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes. Add the chicken and continue to cook and stir until the chicken is nearly done. Reduce heat. Add tomatoes and ginger and stir for a few minutes.
  
  
• Add coconut milk and simmer over low heat until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is thickened. Stir often. Serve over Rice.