Print Recipe Brazilian Coconut Chicken: A Juicy Twist to Family Dinners
A delicious and juicy twist on traditional family dinners featuring Brazilian Coconut Chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg