Brazilian Coconut Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Juicy Delight
A quick and delicious recipe for Brazilian Coconut Chicken, featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked in a creamy coconut sauce flavored with spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and brown on both sides.
- Stir in the coconut milk, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust spices to taste for your preferred flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Easy Recipe, Chicken Recipe