Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken: A bold, vibrant, and comforting skillet dinner featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut sauce with garlic, peppers, and warm Brazilian spices. This gluten-free, paleo-friendly main course delivers exotic flavor with gentle heat and a satisfying finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 can coconut milk
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Stir in paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and diced tomatoes, stirring well.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer until the chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Gluten-free and paleo-friendly when served as-is.
- Great with cauliflower rice or gluten-free grains for a complete meal.
- If you prefer milder heat, reduce or omit chili powder.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer or add a splash of coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and simmering in a skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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