Sweet-and-Spicy Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet-and-Spicy Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves or thighs; 2 canned chipotle peppers; 2 tbsp. adobo sauce; 1 1/2 c. canned coconut milk; 2 tbsp. brown sugar; 1 tbsp. fresh ginger; 3/4 c. rice vinegar; 3 tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tbsp. adobo sauce; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves or thighs
2 canned chipotle peppers
2 tbsp. adobo sauce
1 1/2 c. canned coconut milk
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. fresh ginger
3/4 c. rice vinegar
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. adobo sauce
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
Place chicken in a large bowl or zip-top plastic bag.
2
In a blender or food processor, puree peppers, adobo sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar and ginger until smooth.
3
Pour marinade over chicken, cover with plastic wrap or seal bag, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
4
Discard excess marinade.
5
Preheat grill to medium-high.
6
Grill chicken for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
7
For the glaze: Combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and adobo sauce in a medium saucepan.
8
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened and about 3/4 cup remains, about 15 to 20 minutes.
9
(Note: You can make this sauce 3 to 4 days in advance and reheat before serving.)
10
Place chicken on plate and pour chili glaze over the top.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves or thighs, 2 canned chipotle peppers, 2 tbsp. adobo sauce, 1 1/2 c. canned coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Sweet-and-Spicy 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.

Sweet-and-Spicy Coconut Chicken

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