Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Brazil right to your kitchen. This tantalizing recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, infused with zesty lime and spicy chili peppers. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s an irresistible combination of sweet, spicy, and savory notes that will delight your taste buds. Serve over fluffy rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of that creamy sauce. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, this dish will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; dice onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent.
- Add chicken pieces along with minced garlic and chopped red chili peppers; cook until chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger powder; stir to combine.
- Mix in diced bell peppers; reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg