Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Discover the flavor-packed experience of Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken, a delicious twist on traditional comfort food that will awaken your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until soft.
- Stir in the red curry paste, cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken thighs, browning on all sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice.
- Simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Coconut Chicken, Comfort Food