Description
A delicious Brazilian-style coconut chicken dish with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add chicken fillets; cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in bell pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Pour in coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- You can add vegetables like carrots or peas for more nutrition.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Coconut Chicken, Brazilian Cuisine