Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk

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This chicken in coconut milk sauce is simple and vibrant. It will fill your kitchen with the enticing aromas of South American cooking and is great served over pasta or rice.

Submitted by MLYIN
Updated on June 5, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk

  • 1 bunch chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345 Calories
20g Fat
12g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 345
% 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.