Thai Coconut Milk Grilled Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Coconut Milk Grilled Chicken
Description
This Thai Coconut Milk Grilled Chicken begins with a marinade combining creamy coconut milk with minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and warm spices including turmeric, cumin, and ground coriander. Fresh chopped cilantro adds brightness. The chicken breasts or tenders soak in this mixture for two to 24 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate and the meat to tenderize.
Cooking on a medium-high grill gives the chicken a nice sear and smoky undertone while preserving moisture. The result is tender, juicy chicken with a mildly spiced, aromatic character and a slightly sweet undertone from the coconut milk and brown sugar.
The grilled chicken can be served with lime wedges for a zesty finish, complementing the rich marinated flavors. It pairs well with fresh salads, rice, or grilled vegetables.
Alternate cooking methods include using a grill pan, skillet, broiler, or potentially pressure cooking, giving flexibility if a grill is unavailable.
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) (14-ounce) can coconut milk light or full-fat
- 5-6 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt coarse
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated or ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1-2 pounds chicken breast or chicken tenders
- lime for serving (optional, wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, garlic, brown sugar, salt, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander and cilantro.
- Place the chicken in a gallon-size ziploc bag; pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and press until the marinade coats the chicken evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess marinade drip back into the bag.
- Grill the chicken until cooked through (time will depend on thickness of chicken - about 5-6 minutes per side for chicken breasts and 2-3 minutes per side for chicken tenders).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have access to a grill, this recipe can be cooked on a grill pan, skillet, or under a broiler with good results.
- Grilling times vary by chicken thickness; breasts take about 5-6 minutes per side, tenders 2-3 minutes per side.
- The marinade can stay on the chicken up to 24 hours for intensified flavor and tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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