Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Brazil with this delicious Brazilian Coconut Chicken. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, enhanced by the zesty brightness of lime and the freshness of cilantro. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it offers the comfort of home-cooked meals with an exotic twist. In just under an hour, you can create a one-pan wonder that not only impresses family and friends but also delivers on nutrition and taste. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the creamy sauce. Experience the warmth and richness of Latin American cuisine with each savory bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- Juice of 1 tablespoon lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onion until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and spices; cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken cubes; brown on all sides (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and lime juice; reduce heat to low.
- Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg