Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe! Tender chicken thighs soak in a vibrant marinade of garlic and spices, then simmer in a rich coconut sauce that captures the essence of Brazilian cuisine. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 40 minutes—but it also bursts with flavor, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside crusty bread to savor every drop of that creamy sauce. With customizable spice levels and healthy ingredients, this recipe promises satisfaction for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 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
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté chopped onion and diced bell pepper until soft.
- Stir in ground cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken broth, and bay leaf; season with salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Add marinated chicken to the pan; cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Remove bay leaf; serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg