Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe You’ll Love Today!
A flavorful and spicy dish featuring chicken cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with Brazilian spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1–2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Mix in chili paste, cumin, and paprika.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of chili paste.
- This dish can be made with chicken breasts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg