Brazilian Coconut Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Delight for Dinner
Explore this delicious Brazilian Coconut Chicken recipe, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and add turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in red bell pepper and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- For extra heat, add a chopped chili pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams