Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and spicy take on classic comfort food, combining tender chicken with creamy coconut and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the coconut milk and red curry paste.
- In a baking dish, arrange the chicken thighs and pour the coconut mixture over them.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze lime juice over the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken, chicken recipe, coconut milk, comfort food