Description
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is a vibrant dish that transports you to the tropics with its rich coconut milk, aromatic spices, and tender chicken. This easy-to-make recipe features marinated chicken breasts baked to perfection, creating a delightful meal for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Serve it alongside rice or crusty bread for a satisfying feast that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix coconut milk, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, soy sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
- Add chicken to the marinade and let sit for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Arrange marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour remaining marinade over it. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg