Description
Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a tropical delight that combines tender chicken with a luscious coconut sauce, infused with aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, transporting you to Brazil with each flavorful bite. Enjoy it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce, making every meal a culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow for color)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts; sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Pour in coconut milk and stir in ginger and spices.
- Add bell peppers, salt, and pepper; simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in herbs and lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg