Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Will Excite Your Taste Buds!
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
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Brazilian chili paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 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.
- Pour in coconut milk and add chili paste, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili paste.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg