Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken in a creamy coconut sauce infused with spices and zesty lime. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: mince garlic and dice onion.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add chicken breasts to the pan; season with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and red chili flakes. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve over rice or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg