Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Brazil with this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken. Tender chicken is enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for a family dinner or impressing guests, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 fresh chili peppers, chopped (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces and chopped chili peppers; cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-6 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer; allow flavors to meld for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and fish sauce; simmer uncovered until slightly thickened (10-15 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving hot with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg