Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken: Indulgent Flavor for Home Cooks
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a flavorful dish combining spices and tender chicken, perfect for home cooks.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 1 serving
Calories 622 kcal
Spices
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander ground
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 piece jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger chopped
Cooking Instructions
In a large bowl combine the cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, salt and pepper together.
Add the chicken to the bowl and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, so that it's properly coated.
Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook on both sides, until browned and cooked through; should take 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
Add the rest of the oil to the skillet and heat. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, ginger, garlic and cook until the onion has softened and is translucent; about 5 minutes.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 622kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 52gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 868mgPotassium: 1440mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1261IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Brazilian cuisine, Chicken Recipe, coconut chicken, easy chicken dinner, flavorful chicken, Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken