Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Brazilian spices (such as paprika, cumin, or a spice blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan, browning them on all sides.
- Sprinkle the Brazilian spices over the chicken, followed by salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the sliced bell pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cover. Cook for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Trim chicken while warming the pan to save time. Use pre-minced garlic and jarred ginger for efficiency. Cut chicken into smaller pieces to reduce simmer time by 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg