Grilled Spicy-Coconut Chicken Thighs

May 27, 2021

Ingredients

  •  1"-3" piece fresh ginger
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • ¼ cup hot chili paste
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, more required for grill 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions



Step 1: Set grill on medium heat. Finely grate ginger and garlic into a medium-sized bowl. Add coconut milk, chili paste, lime juice, brown sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; whisk to combine. Add chicken and coat with marinade. Let sit at least 15 minutes, but up to 4 hours.


Step 2: Remove chicken from marinade and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced for 2–3 minutes. Stir occasionally.


Step 3: Clean and oil the grate of grill. Grill chicken and turn once. Baste occasionally with marinade until chicken is cooked through (around 8–10 minutes).


Step 4: Plate chicken and brush with marinade. Sprinkle with cilantro and add lime wedges.


YIELD

4 servings

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