Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut sauce infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. This flavorful recipe offers a delightful balance of spice and creaminess, transporting you to the lively streets of Brazil with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in coconut milk and chopped chili peppers. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat; add lime juice and chopped cilantro. Mix well.
- Serve over rice or quinoa, drizzling extra coconut milk on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg