Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken (Print)

Succulent chicken thighs in a spicy coconut-tomato sauce with Brazilian spices, garnished with fresh cilantro.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Coconut Sauce

06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
07 - 1 onion, finely chopped
08 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
10 - 2 teaspoons ground coriander
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
13 - 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
14 - 120ml chicken broth
15 - 1 bay leaf
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

→ For Serving

18 - Cooked rice

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
04 - Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.
05 - Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and coconut milk. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
06 - Add the seared chicken back to the pan along with chicken broth and bay leaf. Mix well to coat the chicken with sauce.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce has thickened.
08 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce.
09 - Serve the Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken over cooked rice and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the level of spiciness.
02 - For best flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer if time permits, up to 2 hours.

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