Description
Delicious spicy Brazilian coconut chicken with detailed instructions and nutritional information.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless: 1.5 lbs
- Coconut milk, full-fat: 1 can (13.5 oz)
- Red bell pepper, chopped: 1 medium
- Onion, chopped: 1 medium
- Garlic, minced: 4 cloves
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear on all sides until lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve hot with rice or your favorite side dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken