Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Brazilian Coconut Chicken, where tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy coconut sauce tantalizes your senses.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- Coconut milk
- Garlic (minced)
- Lime (fresh juice)
- Onion (chopped)
- Ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper
- Coriander (fresh or dried)
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Introduce chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.
- Stir in grated ginger, salt, pepper, and coriander.
- Pour in coconut milk and lime juice, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot over rice.
Notes
For best results, marinate chicken in lime juice, salt, and coriander for at least an hour before cooking. Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg