Coconut Braised Chicken Thighs With Turmeric And Peppers Food

COCONUT-BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TURMERIC AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium. In a small bowl, combine the coriander with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pat the chicken dry using paper towels, then rub the seasoning all over the chicken. Add the chicken to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook until starting to heat through on one side, 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue to cook, without flipping, until skin is well browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, browned-side up.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the scallions, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, turmeric and lime leaves, if using, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Stir in the stock and coconut milk and bring to a boil over high. Add the chicken, browned-side up, and cook over medium-low until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes for thighs or 30 to 35 minutes for legs. (Chicken is cooked through when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees, or the juices run clear without a trace of pink when chicken is pierced with a knife.)
• Transfer the chicken to a plate, browned-side up. Whisk the sauce in the skillet to emulsify, season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the sliced peppers and cook over medium just until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet, browned-side up, and add a few small sprigs cilantro on top of the sauce, for garnish.
• Serve with rice or noodles, and pass bowls of cilantro at the table, for seasoning to taste.

ONE-POT BRAISED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT MILK, TOMATO AND GINGER

Steps:

• Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. In a deep 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook, undisturbed, until nicely browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Turn heat to medium-low, add the onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and red-pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic and the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt.
• Add the tomatoes with their juices and the coconut milk, and stir until combined, scraping up any brown bits that have formed at the bottom of the pan. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet along with any juices that have accumulated. Simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide the rice, if using, among bowls and plate the chicken on top, spooning additional sauce over it. Scatter with cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if you like.

TURMERIC COCONUT BRAISED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut your chicken breast or thighs into bite sized pieces and place inside a bowl. In a small bowl, mix together turmeric, ground ginger, black pepper, and sea salt. You can do this earlier in the day and let it rest in the fridge, or just let sit for a few minutes while the skillet warms up.
• Heat a dutch oven or large skillet to medium high heat. Once hot, add 1 tbsp avocado oil and be sure to coat the pan. Toss in the chicken. Cook for a few minutes per side until lightly browned; chicken will not be cooked all the way, but that is fine! Remove the chicken and set aside. Keep the pot hot.
• Add the remaining tbsp of oil. Now toss in the onion, ginger, and bell pepper. Saute for 3-4 minutes then add the sweet potato, coconut milk, coconut aminos, and chicken. Increase the heat until the mixture begins to bubble, then reduce to a simmer. You want the mixture to have a decent amount of liquid (but not quite a soup)-- if you feel like it needs more, add in another 1/2 cup coconut milk or broth. Cover the pot.
• Let mixture braise for 15-20 minutes, then remove the lid. Stir in basil leaves and remove the pot from heat.
• Serve with lime juice over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice.

COCONUT BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Marinade:.
• In a ziploc bag, combine the first 8 ingredients and refrigerate for 4 hours. Squeeze the lemon juice and throw the lemon in as well.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Combine coconut flour, Parmesan cheese and your choice of seasoning. (I just used black pepper).
• Dredge the thighs in the coconut flour, Parmesan, and herb mixture.
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Lay the coated chicken thighs, spread out flat.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

COCONUT BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Defrost spinach in microwave.
• Spread rice in the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
• Add coconut milk and chicken broth.
• Sprinkle with vinegar, oil, and spices.
• Add chicken pieces. Using chopsticks, turn pieces to coat with coconut milk mixture.
• Use chopsticks to distribute spinach throughout casserole.
• Cover baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until rice is tender, chicken is no longer pink, and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Notes: Ume plum vinegar is found in specialty stores. It's very sour and salty. If it's not available, use any good flavored vinegar and add salt to taste with the spices. This is delicious served with a squeeze of lime juice and a simple "salad" of diced fresh tomatoes, lightly salted.

COCONUT & TURMERIC BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Put the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the turmeric, cumin, garlic, ginger and 3 tbsp of the coconut milk. Rub the marinade in and leave for at least 15 mins, or longer if you have time.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Scatter the onion and spring greens in a baking tray, add the rest of the coconut milk, the maple syrup and 150ml water. Cook in the oven for 10 mins, stirring regularly to wilt the greens. Place the chicken thighs on top, then return to the oven for 30 mins, stirring the greens underneath occasionally.
• Heat the grill and cook for a further 8-10 mins until the skin is crispy. Serve with rice.