Description
A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish cooked with coconut milk and spices, inspired by Brazilian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in bell pepper, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and turmeric.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne for desired spiciness.
- Serve with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Coconut Milk Chicken