Description
Transport your taste buds to Brazil with this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken. Tender chicken simmers in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce infused with ginger, garlic, and a delightful kick of spice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish promises to impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg