Description
A delicious and spicy dish featuring chicken cooked in a rich coconut sauce, inspired by Brazilian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Mix in red curry paste, coconut milk, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg