Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe: Easy and Juicy Family Delight
A delicious and easy Brazilian Coconut Chicken recipe that’s perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine coconut milk, garlic, onion, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Brazilian, Coconut Chicken, Easy Recipe, Family Meal