Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy coconut sauce, infused with vibrant spices and fresh herbs. This recipe brings the flavors of Brazil to your table, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings, each bite bursts with warmth and tropical flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping garlic and grating ginger.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, red chili flakes, and paprika. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving for freshness.
- Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg