Brazilian Chicken Vatapá

Enjoy this traditional Brazilian dish made with chicken, coconut milk, spices, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, peanut butter – all simmered together in one pan for an easy yet flavorful meal!

Cooking Equipment:

Large Skillet

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Cuisine:

Brazilian

Keywords:

Brazilian, Chicken, Vatapá, Coconut Milk, Spices

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 boneless chicken breast (150g)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion (50g), finely chopped

2 cloves garlic (10g), minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin (2g)

½ teaspoon ground coriander (1g)

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric (0.5g)

¼ teaspoon chili powder (0.5g)

½ cup coconut milk (120ml)

2 tablespoons peanut butter (30g)

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Pour in the coconut milk and peanut butter into the skillet and stir to combine all of the ingredients together. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Return the chicken breast to the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until sauce has thickened slightly and chicken is cooked through completely. Serve warm over rice or quinoa if desired!

Nutrition:

Calories – 350 kcal; Fat – 15 g; Carbohydrates – 20 g; Protein – 25 g

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Did You Know?

Brigadeiros are a popular Brazilian dessert made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.