Description
A delicious and creamy chicken dish infused with the flavors of coconut milk, lime, and spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Brown chicken in batches in the skillet for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and lime juice, stirring to combine, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. To ensure the chicken is tender, monitor the internal temperature to reach 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg