Description
This Brazilian Coconut Chicken combines tender chicken with a rich coconut milk sauce, accented by zesty lime and fresh cilantro, creating a dish that is comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in drained diced tomatoes and lime juice.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot over steamed rice with extra cilantro.
Notes
- Increase cayenne pepper or add fresh chili for more heat.
- Pairs well with roasted or grilled vegetables.
- Chicken can be marinated in lime juice and garlic for extra flavor.
- Recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg