Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings tropical vibes right to your dinner table. Tender chicken simmers in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and a kick of spice from red chili flakes. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also impresses with its vibrant presentation, making it perfect for both cozy weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. Serve it over rice or quinoa to soak up the luscious sauce, and enjoy the delightful burst of flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic, grating ginger, and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Slowly pour in coconut milk while stirring gently to create a creamy sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg