Description
A comforting, vibrant dish featuring chicken thighs simmered in a creamy coconut sauce infused with lime and spices, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in the bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg