Brazilian Style Coconut Chicken

17 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 35MINS

Brazilian Style Coconut Chicken

Recipe

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6 ratings

Chicken breast seared and braised in a spiced coconut tomato sauce. Serve it over pasta or rice!

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Chicken breast seared and braised in a spiced coconut tomato sauce. Serve it over pasta or rice!

35MINS

Total Time

$3.96

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

4

us / metric

4

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, halved

to taste

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

2 Tbsp

Coconut Oil

or Olive Oil

1 tsp

Coconut Oil

1

Onion, finely chopped

2 tsp

Ground Turmeric

1 tsp

Ground Coriander

2 tsp

Ground Cumin, ground

5 cloves

Garlic, finely chopped

1 cup

Chicken Broth

14 fl oz

Coconut Milk

3

Tomatoes, deseeded, chopped

1 handful

1 Tbsp

1

Chili Pepper

to taste

Pasta, cooked

or Cooked Rice

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

486

Fat

33.1 g

Protein

38.8 g

Carbs

11.3 g

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Cooking InstructionsHide images

step 1

Rinse and pat dry the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (4). Butterfly each breast by cutting through the thickest part of the middle with a very sharp knife and making two fillets out of each one.

step 1 Rinse and pat dry the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (4). Butterfly each breast by cutting through the thickest part of the middle with a very sharp knife and making two fillets out of each one.

step 2

Season both sides with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). In a small bowl, prepare the Ground Turmeric (2 tsp), Ground Coriander (1 tsp), and Ground Cumin (2 tsp) Set aside.

step 2 Season both sides with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). In a small bowl, prepare the Ground Turmeric (2 tsp), Ground Coriander (1 tsp), and Ground Cumin (2 tsp) Set aside.

step 3

Place Coconut Oil (2 Tbsp) in a skillet and heat it. Once it is hot, start browning the chicken on both sides. Work in batches and place on a paper towel lined plate. Set the browned chicken aside.

step 3 Place Coconut Oil (2 Tbsp) in a skillet and heat it. Once it is hot, start browning the chicken on both sides. Work in batches and place on a paper towel lined plate. Set the browned chicken aside.

step 4

Add the Onion (1) to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until it is softened and translucent.

step 4 Add the Onion (1) to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until it is softened and translucent.

step 5

Make a well in the middle and add the remaining Coconut Oil (1 tsp). Add the turmeric spice mix. Allow the spices to cook for a couple of minutes.

step 5 Make a well in the middle and add the remaining Coconut Oil (1 tsp). Add the turmeric spice mix. Allow the spices to cook for a couple of minutes.

step 6

Add the Garlic (5 cloves), Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp) and Chili Pepper (1).

step 6 Add the Garlic (5 cloves), Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp) and Chili Pepper (1).

step 7

Add the Chicken Broth (1 cup), Coconut Milk (14 fl oz), and Tomatoes (3). Mix everything together.

step 7 Add the Chicken Broth (1 cup), Coconut Milk (14 fl oz), and Tomatoes (3). Mix everything together.

step 8

Return the chicken to the pan. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through. Taste to check for Salt (to taste). Adjust if needed.

step 8 Return the chicken to the pan. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through. Taste to check for Salt (to taste). Adjust if needed.

step 9

Serve over Pasta (to taste) and top with some Fresh Parsley (1 handful). Enjoy!

step 9 Serve over Pasta (to taste) and top with some Fresh Parsley (1 handful). Enjoy!

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