International
Brazilian Chicken Moqueca
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- Add the chopped onions and cook until they are translucent, about 5 minutes
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute
- Add the chopped red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes
- Add the chicken to the saucepan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes
- Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the saucepan
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer
- Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over rice or with crusty bread
