Brazilian Coconut Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Experience the delightful combination of Brazilian flavors with this juicy coconut chicken recipe that elevates comfort food to a new level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the coconut milk, olive oil, garlic, ginger, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the coconut mixture over it.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the coconut mixture for a few hours before baking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg