Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe
This Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken recipe is a flavorful and creamy dish with tender chunks of chicken simmered in a coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a touch of heat and exotic flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until browned. Set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add bell pepper, spices, and cook.
- Add Sauce: Pour in coconut milk, broth, lime juice, and tomato paste. Return chicken, simmer covered until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in cilantro, serve hot over rice.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a chopped red chili or hot sauce.
- Pairs well with jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.
- Can be made ahead for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
