Description
Sizzling Brazilian Coconut Chicken brings zesty flavors straight from Brazilian kitchens to your dinner table. Creamy coconut milk and spicy peppers create a mouthwatering meal that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
Liquids and Flavor Bases:
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F for precise cooking control.
- Toss 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger into the pan, sautéing until your kitchen fills with an aromatic fragrance.
- Stir 2 tablespoons red curry paste into the vegetable mixture, letting it bloom and release deep flavors for exactly 2 minutes.
- Place 2 pounds of chicken thighs into the pan, rotating each piece to achieve a golden-brown exterior on all surfaces.
- Pour the entire 14-ounce can of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce over the chicken, creating a luscious cooking liquid.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow chicken to simmer gently for 25 minutes until tender and fully cooked through.
- Introduce 1 sliced red bell pepper to the pan, continuing to cook for an additional 10 minutes to soften the vegetable.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar and salt to enhance the dish’s overall seasoning profile.
- Scatter fresh cilantro leaves across the surface just before serving to add a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs stay more tender and juicy during longer cooking.
- Reduce red curry paste amount for milder heat or add extra for a spicier kick depending on personal preference.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken.
- Serve over fluffy rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious coconut curry sauce and make the meal more filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg