Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Brazil with its rich flavors and creamy coconut sauce. This easy-to-make recipe features marinated chicken thighs infused with aromatic spices, simmered to perfection in a luscious coconut milk sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is not only satisfying but also visually appealing when garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve it over rice to soak up the delicious sauce and enjoy a taste of tropical paradise in your own home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can coconut milk
- Ground cumin
- Ground coriander
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs with minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté chopped onion and diced bell pepper until soft.
- Stir in ground cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pan; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add marinated chicken; simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove bay leaf and serve hot over rice; garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg