Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground coriander

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion

chopped

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

2 jalapeno peppers

seeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

3 tomatoes

seeded and chopped

1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk

1 bunch chopped fresh parsley

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl mix the cumin cayenne pepper turmeric and coriander. Place the chicken in the bowl season with salt and pepper and rub on all sides with the spice mixture.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the skillet. Cook 10 to 15 minutes on each side until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet. Cook and stir the onion ginger jalapeno peppers and garlic 5 minutes or until tender. Mix in the tomatoes and continue cooking 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk. Serve over the chicken. Garnish with the parsley.

Nutritional Information

Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 345.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.3g 59%

Carbohydrates: 11.5g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 19.9g 31%

Saturated Fat: 7.3g 37%

Cholesterol: 71.9mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 2300.7IU 46%

Niacin Equivalents: 18.1mg 139%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 44%

Vitamin C: 38mg 63%

Folate: 49.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 62.2mg 6%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 52.2mg 19%

Potassium: 624.5mg 18%

Sodium: 234.4mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 179.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.