Brazilian Coconut Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and easy recipe for Brazilian Coconut Chicken that combines savory chicken with creamy coconut milk and vibrant spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Season chicken thighs with chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add spinach and green onions, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Coconut Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner