Description
Spicy Brazilian coconut chicken is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with coconut milk and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Mix in paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: spicy brazilian coconut chicken