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Place potatoes in a pot.
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Add enough water to cover potatoes.
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Add 1 teaspoon of the salt.
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Bring to a boil on high.
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Reduce heat to medium and cover pot loosely.
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Cook for 5 minutes (potatoes should still be firm but soft enough to insert a toothpick).
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Drain.
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Set aside.
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Unfold chicken thighs so they are flat.
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Season them with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper.
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Preheat a large heavy bottom skillet on medium to medium high heat.
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Add 2 teaspoons of oil.
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Working in batches, sear chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side (thickest part of chicken may not be thoroughly cooked.
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It will finish cooking later.).
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Remove from pan and set aside.
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Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the skillet and heat on medium heat.
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Add potatoes and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
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Cook for 4 minutes, turning to brown skin on all sides.
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Remove skillet from heat.
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Using a sturdy mug or a potato masher, smash potatoes just enough to split skin and slightly flatten, but keeping potato intact.
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Remove from skillet and set them aside.
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Wipe any black bits from the skillet with paper towels.
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Return skillet to the stove top, add 2 teaspoons of oil and heat over medium heat.
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Add onion and garlic.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently.
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Add coconut milk, 3/4 of the chicken broth, turmeric, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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Stir to blend.
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Return chicken to skillet.
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Bring to a boil.
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Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
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Cook for 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl or cup combine cornstarch with remaining 1/4 of the chicken broth.
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Increase heat to medium-high.
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Stir cornstarch mixture into the sauce working it throughout.
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Allow it to come to a boil to thicken sauce.
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Tuck potatoes into sauce.
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Bring it back to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Check chicken for done-ness by cutting through the thickest part.
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It should no longer be pink and juices should run clear.
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Remove from heat when done.
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Garnish with cilantro, adjusting quantity to your desire (I love cilantro and add add a generous amount).