Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 poundboneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces))
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1large onion (finely chopped)
- 3 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 1red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1can (14 oz coconut milk)
- 1can (14.5 oz diced tomatoes (drained))
- 1 tablespoontomato paste
- 1 teaspoonground cumin
- 1 teaspoonground coriander
- 1 teaspoonpaprika
- 1/2 teaspooncayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- —Salt and black pepper to taste
- —Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- —Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Season 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) with salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add 1 large finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, cooking until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- 8
Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and cook for another 1 minute.
- 9
Pour in 1 can (14 oz) of coconut milk and 1 can (14.5 oz) of drained diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 10
Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce.
- 11
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the chicken in the sauce until fully cooked and tender, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 12
Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the skillet from the heat.
- 13
Garnish the Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
- 14
Serve the dish over rice, quinoa, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Enjoy the taste of Brazil!