THAI COCONUT CHICKEN (WITH HOMEMADE COCONUT MILK)

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I made this tonight to accompany recipe #63446. and wow was it yummy! It is from the January 2011 issue of Cooking Light. and I am posting with a few minor tweaks. I only had one can of coconut milk tonight, and as I looked at the two recipes I realized I needed double that. A little internet sleuthing brought me to a way of making coconut milk at home (without buying a whole coconut!) so I thought I would post it here in case others ever need that emergency substitution. PLEASE NOTE: Cook time here does not include marinating time of 2 hours.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Thai

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsweetened coconut
1 1/2 cups water, boiling
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons thai chili paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 shallots (I used about 1/4 c green onion)
20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • For coconut milk:.
  • Combine dried coconut and boiling water; let steep 5 minutes.
  • Puree in a blender or food processor.
  • Drain into a bowl with a fine colander or cheesecloth, squeezing coconut to get as much milk as possible. Discard coconut and voila! Coconut milk!
  • Combine coconut milk, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger, Thai chile paste, sugar, and shallots. Reserve 1/2 cup coconut mixture; pour remaining coconut mixture in a zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken breast halves; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade in bag. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Add chicken to pan; cook 7 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with reserved coconut sauce. (Note: I actually used the extra sauce to deglaze my pan a few times as my chicken took longer to cook than this.).

Jr Official
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The coconut milk sauce is so delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rebeca Sanders
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still a good starting point. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to give the dish more flavor.


William Dau
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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The coconut milk added a subtle sweetness and creaminess to the dish that was really nice. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.


Gideon Lisa
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Shani Shah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor of the coconut milk and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Amahle Cele
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The coconut milk sauce is so delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


dora explorer
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still a good starting point. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to give the dish more flavor.


Dalores Moody
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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The coconut milk added a subtle sweetness and creaminess to the dish that was really nice. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.


Hasta Khadka
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This is one of my favorite Thai recipes. The coconut milk sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Shamima Keya
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor of the coconut milk and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Janice Standley
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Libaan Maxamed
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut milk gives the dish a unique and delicious flavor, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Raza technical
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


J Woods
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut milk, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut milk added a subtle sweetness and creaminess to the dish that was perfectly balanced by the other flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were st


SR Gaming
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This Thai coconut chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The homemade coconut milk added a rich and creamy flavor that took the dish to the next level. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be