Brazilian Coconut Chicken: Easy and Delicious Family Recipe
A delightful Brazilian recipe featuring juicy chicken cooked in a creamy coconut sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs, coconut milk, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg