Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spicy coconut sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a tropical escape at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 spicy pepper (like jalapeño), chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter. Chop the chicken and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in the coconut milk, add chopped jalapeño and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes until flavors meld.
- Stir in fresh cilantro just before serving.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in coconut milk and spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg