Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A deliciously spicy and creamy comfort food dish featuring chicken cooked in coconut milk with Brazilian spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt to taste
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chicken thighs and sear until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice, then bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and stir in cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Pair with rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice levels based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe