Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken: A Joyful Twist on Classic Flavors
A deliciously spicy and creamy chicken dish that brings Brazilian flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and sear until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add salt and pepper.
- Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Top with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add chopped fresh chili peppers.
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken, coconut chicken, Brazilian cuisine