Description
A vibrant blend of flavors featuring chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk and spices, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons chili paste (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Rice or fresh vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until translucent.
- Brown the chicken: Add chicken pieces, cooking until golden brown on all sides.
- Add the spices: Stir in chili paste, cumin, and paprika, allowing the spices to coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour in coconut milk: Slowly pour in coconut milk, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Simmer to perfection: Bring to a gentle simmer and cover. Cook for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve and garnish: Serve hot over rice or alongside fresh vegetables and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Ensure even cooking by cutting the chicken into uniform sizes. Adjust chili paste according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg