Five Spice Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Five Spice Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk, plus; 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut milk; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 boneless chicken thighs, pounded flat (about 2 pounds total); 1/2 lb sugar snap pea; cooked white rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk, plus
1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 boneless chicken thighs, pounded flat (about 2 pounds total)
1/2 lb sugar snap pea
cooked white rice, for serving

1
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon coconut milk, 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon lime juice. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon lime juice with the soy sauce, garlic, five-spice powder and salt.
3
Add the chicken thighs, coating well. Marinate for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sugar snap peas and cook for 1 minute; drain. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with the reserved coconut-honey dressing.
5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium. Grill the chicken thighs for about 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Serve with the sugar snap peas and rice.

657

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk, plus, 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut milk, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon honey, and more.

Yes, Five Spice Coconut Chicken 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.

Five Spice Coconut Chicken

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