Description
Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a delectable dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with fragrant garlic and fresh ginger. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or as an impressive entrée for gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or quinoa to soak up the creamy goodness, and delight your taste buds with this comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken thighs and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seasoned chicken thighs; brown each side for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; stir well and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Add lime juice just before serving and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with sauce drizzled on top and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg