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Thai Coconut Grilled Chicken

A delicious and healthy Thai inspired coconut milk chicken marinade. Comes together quickly for an easy any-time meal. Freezer friendly, plus dairy and gluten free!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz Can coconut milk light or full-fat, I prefer full
  • 5-6 cloves of garlic rough chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons course kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 scant teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander or ¼ teaspoon whole coriander seeds
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1-2 pounds chicken breasts tenders or thighs (boneless, skinless)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together the coconut milk, garlic, brown sugar, salt, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
  2. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend marinade ingredients for a few pulses.
  3. Add cilantro and pulse again a couple of times.
  4. Write the name of the item on the outside of a gallon sized freezer bag, place in stable container to pour in marinade.
  5. Separate into two bags if desired with 4 chicken breasts per baggie.
  6. Pour in half of the marinade (about 1 cup each).
  7. Squeeze all air out of the baggie and seal.
  8. If freezing, place flat in freezer until frozen completely.
  9. If using immediately, allow to marinade for 2 - 24 hours before grilling. Refrigerate during marinating.
  10. If frozen, when ready to use, remove from freezer and thaw in refrigerator overnight or on counter for 2 hours.
  11. Heat grill to medium-high heat, brush with oil.
  12. Remove from marinade and place on grill, cooking for about 6 minutes per side for breasts (2-3 for tenders, 10 minutes or so per side for thighs)
  13. Basting using leftover marinade, discard any unused marinade or bring to simmer on stovetop for 10 minutes to kill any bacteria and serve over chicken.
  14. If desired, squeeze a fresh lime and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 11 serving Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 558mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% Daily Value*

Serving 11 serving
Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 558mg 23%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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