Wash Hands, Gather Ingredients, & Explore the Cookbook. Kids can wash their hands and gather the ingredients for the Brazilian chicken dish while you break down the chicken and place the pieces in a dish. Do not rinse raw chicken.

Add Lime Juice and Garlic to Chicken. Add 2 tablespoon or juice of 1 lime to the chicken dish followed by the garlic. This is a good time to introduce or reinforce any lessons about food safety. Handwashing before and after handling meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs as well as washing plates, utensils, or cutting boards after contact with those same items to prevent cross-contamination is important. If you have a manual citrus press, this is a great opportunity to practice it as it strengthens hand muscles.

Add Salt & Pepper and Let Marinate. Add the salt and pepper to the chicken. Stir with a metal spoon and let it marinate for 30 minutes. Cover and place it in the refrigerator to marinate. Wash hands and the metal spoon (or grab a clean one) before moving on to the next step.

Set aside Remaining Ingredients for Blender. While the chicken is marinating, chop the cilantro and ginger. Measure the cilantro, peanuts, cashews, and ginger, and set aside for the blender. This is also a great time to explore the cookbook further and learn about South American Food/Latin American Food.

Add Coconut Oil to the Pan. Turn on the stove to medium heat. Preheat any cast iron cookware for approx. 5 minutes. Add the oil to the pan.

Transfer Chicken to the Pan. Transfer the chicken to the pan. Sear for 10 minutes on each side. Wash hands, the spoon, and the dish. Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.

Chop the onion with a knife and cutting board. Transfer to the blender.

Add remaining ingredients (except coconut milk) to the blender.

Cover the blender and mix until a smooth paste is formed.

Add Paste and Shrimp to the Chicken. Using a clean spoon, transfer the paste to the pan with the chicken. Add the shrimp and mix it all together. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Wash hands. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add the coconut milk to the pan and stir with a clean spoon.

Turn up the heat and bring it to a boil. Use medium-high heat for this step.

Turn off the stove and serve your South American Food: Bahian Chicken Stew, Xinxim de Galinha warm. Enjoy!