Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken: A Flavorful Delight! Recipe
This Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of flavors, combining tender chicken thighs with creamy coconut milk and a kick of spices. Perfect for a satisfying and exotic dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
For the Marinade:
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1–2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust based on heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with coconut milk, olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, chili paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish, spreading it out in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking. Squeeze lime juice over the chicken, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy, Brazilian, Coconut Chicken, Dinner, Exotic, Flavorful
