Description
Spice up your dinner with this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe, a delightful fusion of vibrant flavors and comforting ingredients. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a zesty blend of spices, then simmered in a rich coconut sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish, but it’s also incredibly versatile—perfect for family gatherings, meal prep, or cozy dinners at home. Served over fluffy rice and garnished with fresh cilantro, each bite bursts with tropical goodness that will transport your taste buds straight to Brazil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, marinate chicken thighs with minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and diced red bell pepper until soft.
- Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, and smoked paprika; cook until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate the marinated chicken into the sauce and simmer for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve the chicken over cooked rice; garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg