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Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken

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🌢️ This Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken recipe combines aromatic spices with creamy coconut milk for a rich and flavorful dish.
πŸ₯₯ The dish features tender, juicy chicken cooked in a vibrant sauce, perfect for a comforting and exotic meal at home.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

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.

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Notes

🌿 Use fresh ginger, garlic, and lemon juice to enhance flavors.
🌢️ Adjust cayenne pepper and jalapeno to control spice level.
πŸ— Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it tender and juicy.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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