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Brazilian Coconut Chicken

Savory Brazilian Coconut Chicken: A One-Pan Comfort Delight

A delightful Brazilian Coconut Chicken dish, bursting with tropical flavors and rich textures, making it a perfect one-pan meal for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast can substitute with chicken thighs for extra juiciness
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat for extra richness
  • 1 can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • to taste fresh cilantro chopped, for serving
For Serving
  • 4 cups steamed rice to soak up the sauce

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne pepper, stirring for 1 minute.
  4. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
  5. Season generously with salt and pepper, stirring to evenly distribute.
  6. Pour in coconut milk and stir, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and lime juice, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
  9. Stir in chopped cilantro; adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with additional cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Sauté aromatics properly to enhance flavor; use full-fat coconut milk for creaminess; monitor simmer to prevent overcooking; taste and adjust flavors before serving.

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