Description
A flavorful and spicy chicken dish inspired by Brazilian cuisine, featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and spices.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili paste or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cook for 6-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add red and green bell peppers, cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, chili paste, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer for 5-6 minutes to thicken.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust the chili paste and cayenne pepper to control heat level.
Can substitute chicken breasts with boneless thighs or tofu/chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Adding greens like spinach or kale can boost nutrition.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
