Description
Indulge in the flavors of Brazil with this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken breasts simmer in a creamy coconut milk sauce, infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice from red chili flakes. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of that luscious sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour in coconut milk, red chili flakes, and lime juice; stir well. Simmer gently for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving. Enjoy with steamed rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg