Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce with spices and tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, cooking until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, diced tomatoes, red curry paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- Serve over rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce, or try it with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg