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Brazilian Coconut Chicken

Brazilian Coconut Chicken

This Brazilian Coconut Chicken recipe features succulent chicken simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce with aromatic spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Servings 4 servings
Calories 621 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • food processor
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
  • 14 oz coconut milk, canned
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 piece jalapeno, deseeded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the cayenne pepper, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken breasts and coat thoroughly with the spices. This can be covered and left in the fridge to marinade for 30 minutes if you wish.
  • Place the jalapeno, grated ginger and garlic into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, then add the lemon juice to bring the mixture into a paste.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes each side until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Sauté the onions until translucent.
  • Add the jalapeno mixture and cook for 2 minutes, stirring thoroughly.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk, stir to mix and then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 4 servings of one chicken breast each.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 51gFat: 23gFiber: 4g
Keyword dairy free, easy chicken recipes
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