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Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken

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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 1 serving
Calories 622 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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.

Nutrition

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
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