Description
A flavorful dish featuring chicken cooked in a spicy coconut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Sprinkle curry powder and chili powder over the chicken.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa.
- Adjust spice level to your preference.
- Can substitute chicken thighs with breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: spicy brazilian coconut chicken, coconut chicken, brazilian chicken dish