Coconut Marinated Chicken (Grill or Stove)
Coconut milk is a fantastic marinade which tenderises the chicken and infuses it with rich flavour. The added bonus is that the marinade doubles as a scrumptious sauce! Cook this on your BBQ or stovetop.
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Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk ((preferably full fat, but light is ok) (14oz/400g))
- 2 limes - all the zest + 3 tbsp of juice
- 1 tbsp mild curry powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (, finely grated)
- 3 g arlic cloves (, crushed)
- 2 tbsp Frank's classic hot sauce (, or other hot sauce of choice (adjust to taste) (Note 2))
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 1.5 lb / 750g chicken thigh fillets (, skinless and boneless)
- 1 tbsp oil ((for cooking))
- 3/4 cup water
- Fresh coriander leaves
Steps
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Combine the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Add the chicken and set aside to marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
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Remove the chicken from the Marinade, shaking off the excess. Keep the Marinade for the Sauce (below).
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Brush the BBQ with oil and heat to medium high, or heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
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Cook the chicken for around 7 minutes on the first side and 5 minutes on the second side, or until cooked through.
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Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve with Sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves, if using.
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Pour the marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the water and bring to a simmer. Cook for at least 10 minutes, or until thickened to desired consistency. (Note 1) Transfer to a sauce bowl.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
π° Cost Estimate
π Price Breakdown (23% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| can coconut milk | 1 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| limes - all the zest + 3 tbsp of juice | 2 | - | - |
| mild curry powder | 1 tbsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 1.200 |
| paprika | 2 tsp | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 400 |
| fresh ginger | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 3 g | - | - |
| Frank's classic hot sauce | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| salt | 0.75 tsp | - | - |
| Black pepper | - | - | - |
| / 750g chicken thigh fillets | 1.5 lb | - | - |
| oil | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| water | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| Fresh coriander leaves | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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