Description
A delicious Brazilian dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken thighs, paprika, salt, and pepper; brown the chicken on all sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa.
- Adjust seasoning as preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Brazilian Coconut Chicken