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Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe

Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Recipe
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A flavorful and spicy Brazilian coconut chicken recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices. This dish is a perfect blend of heat and creaminess, sure to impress your taste buds.

Ingredients

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Spice Mix:

  • 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander (ground)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Chicken:

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)

Veggies:

  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 medium tomatoes (chopped small)
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 14 ounce unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon parsley (fresh, chopped or cilantro)

Instructions

  1. Mix the spices. In a large bowl, combine the cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together.
  2. Season and sear the chicken. Add the chicken to the bowl and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken. Cook the chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
  3. Sauté the veggies. Cook onion, jalapeno pepper, ginger, and garlic until softened.
  4. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer with coconut milk. Add coconut milk and simmer until the sauce thickens.
  6. Combine with chicken. Return chicken to the skillet and cook together.
  7. Serve. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Keywords: Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipe, Coconut Milk Chicken

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