Ingredients
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1 teaspoon turmeric
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
– 1 medium chopped onion
– 1 seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper
– 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
– 3 minced garlic cloves
– 3 medium chopped tomatoes
– 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
– 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
1- In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste.
2- Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the bowl and rub the spice mixture all over to coat them well.
3- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Set the chicken aside on a plate and cover with foil.
4- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil to the skillet. SautΓ© 1 medium chopped onion, 1 seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
5- Add 3 medium chopped tomatoes and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
6- Stir in 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
7- Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook together for 5 more minutes.
8- Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
Last Step:
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πΏ Use fresh ginger, garlic, and lemon juice to enhance flavors.
πΆοΈ Adjust cayenne pepper and jalapeno to control spice level.
π Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: SautΓ©ing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 622 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 868 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
