Coconut Marinated Chicken (Grill or Stove)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    465 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Dinner

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

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Marinade

  • 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 garlic 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

Chicken

  • 1.5 lb / 750g chicken thigh fillets , skinless and boneless
  • 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
  • 3/4 cup water

Garnish (optional)

  • fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Combine the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Add the chicken and set aside to marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Remove the chicken from the Marinade, shaking off the excess. Keep the Marinade for the Sauce (below).
  3. Brush the BBQ with oil and heat to medium high, or heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  4. Cook the chicken for around 7 minutes on the first side and 5 minutes on the second side, or until cooked through.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve with Sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves, if using.

Sauce

  1. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 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.

Notes

  • Because the Sauce is made from the Marinade that the chicken was marinated in, it must be simmered for 10 minutes to be extra sure that it is safe for consumption and also to allow the ingredients to meld.
  • Franks is a brand of hot sauce that is probably the most well known in America. It is available in Coles and Woolworths in Australia in the aisle with tabasco, tomato sauce etc. and costs around $2.50 - $3.00. But you can substitute with any hot sauce you prefer - even sriracha! The hot sauce adds spiciness and a very mild touch of sour to the coconut sauce.
  • Adapted from a recipe by Bobby Flay.
  •  Nutrition per serving, assuming the marinade is made with full fat coconut milk and all the Sauce is used.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 344g Calories 465cal (23%) Carbohydrates 9.7g (3%) Protein 36.5g (73%) Fat 34.5g (53%) Saturated Fat 23.4g (117%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 875mg (36%) Potassium 358mg (10%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 3.6g (7%) Vitamin A 550IU (11%) Vitamin C 6.6mg (7%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 344g
Calories 465cal 23%
Carbohydrates 9.7g 3%
Protein 36.5g 73%
Fat 34.5g 53%
Saturated Fat 23.4g 117%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 875mg 36%
Potassium 358mg 8%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 3.6g 7%
Vitamin A 550IU 11%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 7%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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