Stewed Chicken in Coconut Milk

Ingredients

 * medium sized chicken parts (legs, wings, breasts anything)
 * diced garlic 2-3 cloves
 * diced bell peppers
 * diced chile peppers
 * diced onion
 * salt, pepper, dusting of cumin
 * achiote paste or paprika optional
 * 3/4 cup of coconut milk
 * heaping tblsp. of vegetable lard
 * tblsp. of sugar

Directions

 * 1) In a thick-bottomed, large stock pot over medium heat throw in the lard and sugar and cook until it starts to boil and becomes the color of cafe au lait.
 * 2) Season the chicken with salt, pepper and cumin. Add to pot.
 * 3) Throw in garlic, peppers, onion, achiote and stir.
 * 4) Cover the pot and let simmer and stew for 15 minutes.
 * 5) Add the coconut milk and cook it down until the sauce thickens. Serve