Creamy Brazilian Coconut Chicken: 7 Incredible Flavors
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Creamy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a flavorful dish made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce.
- Author: Andrew
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk, mixing well to combine all ingredients. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the chicken to cook through.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, stir in the lime juice, mixing well.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Spoon the creamy chicken over a bed of cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg