Spicy Brazilian-style Coconut Chicken

Ingredients (21)

• ·g chicken thighs, boneless
• ·salt
• ·black pepper
• ·unit lime juice
• ·tsp paprika
• ·chili flakes
• ·tsp cayenne
• ·olive oil
• ·small onion
• ·garlic cloves
• ·small red bell pepper
• ·medium tomato
• ·tbsp tomato paste
• ·ml coconut milk
• ·tsp turmeric
• ·tsp paprika or smoked paprika
• ·tsp cumin
• ·white or coconut rice
• ·lime wedges
• ·fresh cilantro
• ·fresh red chili

1. 1

   Season the chicken: Mix chicken with lime juice, salt, pepper, paprika, chili flakes, cayenne (optional), and olive oil. Let sit 10-15 min.

2. 2

   Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear 6-8 min per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Build the sauce: In the same pan, sauté onion until soft (3-4 min). Add garlic and cook 30 sec. Stir in bell pepper, tomato, tomato paste, and spices, cooking 2-3 min until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add coconut milk: Pour in the full can, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook a few min until slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Finish the chicken: Return chicken to pan. Simmer 5-10 min or until fully cooked and sauce is creamy. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice.

6. 6

   Serve: Plate chicken with sauce over a generous portion of rice. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.