Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken
Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken pairs tender sautéed chicken with a creamy coconut-tomato sauce layered with warm cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Jalapeño, ginger, and garlic add gentle heat and freshness, while parsley brightens each bite. It’s a vibrant, weeknight-friendly dish ideal for a relaxed dinner or for serving guests who enjoy bold, aromatic flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander in a large bowl. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and rub the spices into the chicken.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes per side; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and set aside.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet. Cook and stir the onion, jalapeño peppers, ginger, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until they are softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the coconut milk and cook until the sauce is warmed through.
- 4
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Calories 464.31 kcal High 23%
- Protein 43.81 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 27.46 g 10%
- Total Fat 18.04 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 7.76 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.95 mg High 54%
- Sodium 830.77 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 2.04 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 6.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.97 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.3 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 714.4 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 67.88 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 30.62 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Milk Brazilian Style Chicken is a Brazilian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Canned Light Coconut Milk, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 464.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken?
- It is a Brazilian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Light Coconut Milk, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 464.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken healthy?
- Coconut Milk Brazilian-Style Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 464.31 calories and 43.81 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 830.77 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.76 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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