Description
A flavorful Brazilian dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk (400ml)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Season chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the pan and brown both sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Check chicken for doneness, ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Coconut Chicken, Chicken Recipes