Description
A flavorful and spicy dish combining chicken with coconut milk and Brazilian spices, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the red bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in the coconut milk and red curry paste, bringing to a simmer.
- Add lime juice, salt, and pepper, then cover 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 amount of curry paste to control the spiciness.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg