Description
Experience a flavorful journey to Brazil with this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe. Marinated chicken thighs simmered in a creamy coconut sauce packed with spices create a dish that’s both comforting and exotic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this easy recipe highlights vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. Serve it over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh cilantro for an impressive presentation that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs with garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper until soft.
- Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and chicken broth to the pan along with a bay leaf; simmer gently.
- Incorporate marinated chicken into the sauce; cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg