Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe: A Flavorful Escape
A delicious and spicy chicken dish with a rich coconut flavor, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce.
- Stir in cayenne pepper, paprika, and lime juice.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg