Description
A creamy and flavorful Brazilian coconut chicken dish that is quick to prepare, perfect for a hearty meal with minimal clean-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 14-ounce (400 ml) can coconut milk
- 1 14-ounce (400 g) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped plus extra for garnish
- Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken cubes into the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and lime juice.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot over steamed rice garnished with extra cilantro.
Notes
For a thinner sauce, add a splash of water or chicken stock near the end and give it a minute to heat through. Adjust lime juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: coconut chicken, Brazilian chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe