Description
A delicious and creamy coconut chicken recipe inspired by Brazilian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add chicken breasts, cooking until browned on both sides.
- Stir in ginger, lime juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour coconut milk over the chicken. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Adjust spiciness by adding chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg