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The Ultimate Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoonground cayenne pepper

  • 1teaspoonground turmeric

  • 1teaspoonground coriander

  • 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil, divided

  • 1onion, chopped

  • 2jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped

  • 1tablespoonminced fresh ginger

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 3tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • 1(14 ounce) canlight coconut milk

  • 1bunchchopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix together cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander in a large bowl. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper; rub spices into chicken.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).  Remove chicken to a serving dish and set aside.

  3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet. Cook and stir onion, jalapeño peppers, ginger, and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and cook until sauce is warmed through.

  4. Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g 		26%
Saturated Fat
7g 		37%
Cholesterol
72mg 		24%
Sodium
234mg 		10%
Total Carbohydrate
12g 		4%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		10%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
29g 		59%
Vitamin C
38mg 		42%
Calcium
62mg 		5%
Iron
3mg 		16%
Potassium
625mg 		13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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