Brazilian Coconut Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Feast
Enjoy a delicious and easy recipe for Brazilian Coconut Chicken that will impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, garlic, ginger, lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Brazilian, Coconut, Chicken, Recipe, Easy, Flavorful