Description
A delightful blend of vibrant flavors and rich textures, featuring tender chicken simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce with spices, garlic, ginger, and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Optional: fresh chili or jalapeño, sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
- Optional: cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and slice it into large, bite-sized pieces.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Add remaining oil and sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, then bring to a gentle simmer with the chicken.
- Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, then stir in lime juice and brown sugar.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro over the dish before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, serve alongside cauliflower rice or a fresh green salad. Adjust spice levels based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg