A creamy and aromatic Brazilian chicken stew made with coconut milk, bell peppers, tomatoes, and lime. Dairy-free and full of flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian, South American
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 can coconut milk (full fat, 14oz)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14oz) or 2 fresh chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, cumin, and turmeric.
Heat oil in a large pot. Brown chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Return chicken to the pot. Add diced tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir to combine.
Cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
Stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro. Adjust salt to taste.
Serve hot over white rice.
Keyword brazilian chicken stew, coconut milk chicken, dairy free chicken recipe, healthy exotic dinner, turmeric chicken