Chicken In Coconut And Lemongrass Recipe

Name: Chicken In Coconut And Lemongrass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chicken (3 to 4 pounds); Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 whole pieces star anise; 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro stems; 1 large lemon, cut into eighths; 1 stalk lemongrass, 5 inches of white part only, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 1 (16-ounce) can coconut milk; 3 cups torn greens (spinach, kale, chard, mizuna, etc); 2 green onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; Chopped cilantro, to garnish; Cooked rice, to serve

Servings: persons

1 whole roasting chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole pieces star anise
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro stems
1 large lemon, cut into eighths
1 stalk lemongrass, 5 inches of white part only, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 (16-ounce) can coconut milk
3 cups torn greens (spinach, kale, chard, mizuna, etc)
2 green onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
Chopped cilantro, to garnish
Cooked rice, to serve

1
Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle it liberally with salt and pepper. Put the chicken, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, or if you're going to cook it right away, set it aside while you prepare remaining ingredients.
2
When ready to bake the chicken, preheat the oven to 375u00b0 F.
3
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the oil. Put in the chicken, breast side up, and let it sizzle for about 30 seconds. Carefully flip the bird and crisp the other side for another 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat, put the chicken on a plate, and pour off the the fat in the pot.
4
Transfer the chicken back into the pot, breast side up, and add the cinnamon stick, star anise, chopped cilantro stems, lemon, lemongrass, garlic and coconut milk. Cook, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 60 to 90 minutes (depending on size). Spoon the sauce over the top of the bird to baste every 20 minutes or so. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 165u00b0 F.
5
Remove chicken from the pot and put it on a plate. Pull out and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise. Put the pot with the sauce back on the stovetop over medium heat, add the spinach and stir until just wilted, about 10 seconds.
6
Carve the chicken and serve each piece over rice with sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro leaves.

517

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole roasting chicken (3 to 4 pounds), Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Coconut And Lemongrass falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken In Coconut And Lemongrass

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