Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a tropical delight featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut sauce, infused with zesty spices that create an unforgettable flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cumin and paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken and spices; cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
- Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in red bell pepper during the last 5 minutes of cooking; add lime juice before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least one hour to enhance flavors. Substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken if desired. Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.