Description
Indulge in the exotic flavors of Brazil with this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken recipe. Tender chicken simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices and served with a zesty kick of lime and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1–2 red chili peppers, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- juice of 1 lime
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sear chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. Add spices, tomato paste, coconut milk, and simmer with chicken.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with white rice, quinoa, or flatbread.
- For extra richness, add heavy cream or extra coconut milk.
- Adjust heat by varying chili peppers or using chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
