Description
Transport your taste buds to tropical paradise with this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken. Tender chicken simmers in a rich coconut sauce, infused with aromatic spices and zesty lime. Perfect for any occasion, this dish brings friends and family together, creating unforgettable memories around the dinner table. Enjoy it over fluffy rice or crusty bread to soak up every delightful drop of sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, lime juice, ginger paste, and red chili flakes for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; stir well and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in onion powder and smoked paprika; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg