A deliciously light, Thai influenced tender and moist grilled chicken. You will love the light and healthy flavors infused in Thai Coconut Grilled Chicken. A naturally dairy-free and gluten-free meal!
I love quick marinades I can whip up that are easy and healthy for my family! Easy for a last minute simple dinner! This recipe is keto, Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb and plain ol’ delicious!
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Begin by pouring in a can of your favorite coconut milk, light or full fat, though I prefer the full fat (but this is what I had on hand), and toss in your rough chopped garlic.
Next add your brown sugar and salt.
Then add your freshly grated ginger, no need to peel the ginger, simply use a spoon and gently scrape off the “skin”. Then grate using a grater or microplane.
TIP: Freeze the leftover ginger root, removing and slicing off what you need for recipes or grating straight from frozen.
Next add your turmeric – I always feel like I’m mumbling when I say it. A wonderful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant! Plus your cumin, and coriander. I only had coriander seeds, so used a few and just placed in the coconut milk mixture.
Next, if you have one, blend using an immersion blender, or place in regular blender and blend until combined.
Add fresh chopped cilantro and blend again for just a few pulses.
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Can I Freeze Coconut Milk Marinade?
YES! It might separate a teensy bit when thawing, but it does not impact the taste or flavors.
If freezing meals, be sure to write on the freezer baggie the name of the meal ahead of time, this marinade is easily split into two servings of about 1 cup each to cover approximately 8 chicken breasts.
Pour about 1 cup of marinade in baggie over 3-4 chicken breasts (or 6 boneless thighs or chicken tenders)
Once in baggie(s), squeeze out excess air and lay flat in freezer to freeze. If using immediately, allow to sit in marinade for 2 – 24 hours in refrigerator.
If frozen, thaw in refrigerator overnight or on counter for 2 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill with oil, remove chicken from marinade and place on grill.
Grilled Coconut Chicken
Grill chicken until cooked through about 6 minutes per side (depends on how thick the chicken is) for boneless chicken breasts, less time for chicken tenders (about 2-3 minutes per side) and a little more time (8-10 minutes) for chicken thighs.
Baste using leftover marinade, discard any unused marinade or simmer in small pan over medium heat for 10 minutes or more. Pour thickened sauce over sliced chicken.
Remove from grill and allow to rest, covered about 5 minutes before serving. Serve whole or sliced.
This recipe was inspired by a similar recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe.
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Thai Coconut Grilled Chicken
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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
- In a medium bowl whisk together the coconut milk, garlic, brown sugar, salt, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend marinade ingredients for a few pulses.
- Add cilantro and pulse again a couple of times.
- Write the name of the item on the outside of a gallon sized freezer bag, place in stable container to pour in marinade.
- Separate into two bags if desired with 4 chicken breasts per baggie.
- Pour in half of the marinade (about 1 cup each).
- Squeeze all air out of the baggie and seal.
- If freezing, place flat in freezer until frozen completely.
- If using immediately, allow to marinade for 2 – 24 hours before grilling. Refrigerate during marinating.
- If frozen, when ready to use, remove from freezer and thaw in refrigerator overnight or on counter for 2 hours.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat, brush with oil.
- 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)
- 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.
- If desired, squeeze a fresh lime and serve.
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