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Coconut Milk Chicken

This 5 ingredient coconut chicken is marinated in coconut milk with garlic and ginger for an easy, flavorful weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: coconut chicken recipe, coconut milk chicken, dairy free coconut chicken, dairy free coconut chicken recipe, dairy free coconut milk chicken, easy coconut chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds whole cut-up chicken
  • 1 15- ounce can coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ground ginger
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh chopped cilantro optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, ginger, salt & pepper. In a large zip top bag, combine chicken and marinade. Allow chicken to sit in marinade for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Place chicken in a large baking dish and bake for 1 hour - or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
  • Top with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 7mg