BRAZILIAN CHICKEN WITH COCONUT MILK

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

Provided by MLYIN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander. Place the chicken in the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and rub on all sides with the spice mixture.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the skillet. Cook 10 to 15 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet. Cook and stir the onion, ginger, jalapeno peppers, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Mix in the tomatoes and continue cooking 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk. Serve over the chicken. Garnish with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 234.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Mr Boss
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I love Brazilian food! This recipe looks like a great way to try something new.


rachel Efe
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Coconut milk is one of my favorite ingredients. I'm always looking for new recipes that use it.


Sarmin Ara688
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This recipe reminds me of a dish I had in Brazil. I'm excited to try it.


Deborah Gray
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I'm curious about the combination of coconut milk and chicken. I've never tried that before.


mahkaif fatima
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This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Nishit Shik
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This recipe has too many ingredients. I'm looking for something simpler.


anime lover465
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Alain Kaddour
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.


Abdullah Baig
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut milk, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Emon Uddin
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chicken, coconut milk, and spices is irresistible.


Yassin Ahmed
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This was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the coconut milk sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.