Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a delightful dish that transports your taste buds straight to Brazil. This vibrant and creamy chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in rich coconut milk, accented with fresh ginger, garlic, and red chili peppers for a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this meal is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger (about 2 inches)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 red chili peppers (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the garlic, ginger, and red chili peppers finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and red chili peppers; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits from the pan; stir well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through and sauce slightly thickens.
- Just before serving, stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different twist. You can include additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.