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Coconut Ginger Chicken Thighs Over Rice

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Boneless chicken thighs marinated in coconut milk and seasoned with fresh ginger, chili powder, cumin and garlic chili paste.  Chicken Skin garnished with lemon juice and additional spices.  Baked over a bed of rice, the skin crisped to perfection.

I like to buy chicken thighs with the bone in and remove the bone myself.  The price per pound is usually half the cost of prepared boneless thighs. I will retain the bones and later make a bone broth.  The broth can be frozen or reduced to the size of an ice cube for use in many recipes in lieu of water.

 

 

Coconut Ginger Chicken Thighs Over Rice

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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 d 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Whole Chicken Tighs With Skin On, Bones Removed
  • 1/2 Can Coconut Cream (Whole Fat, Not Lite)
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic chili paste Sambal Oelek
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

Rice

  • 1 Cup Long Grain Rice
  • 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 Can Coconut Cream (Whole Fat, Not Lite)
  • 2 Cups Shaved Brussle Sprouts
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Garnish

  • 1/2 whole Fresh Lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Handful Cilantro
  • 1 Pinch Salt

Instructions
 

  • Marinate The Chicken In a covered bowl or ziplock bag, combine the chicken thighs, coconut cream, chili powder, fresh ginger, cumin, chili paste and salt. Place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Par-Cook The Rice In a cast iron pan, combine the rice, chili, cumin and garlic powder, coconut cream and vegetable broth. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the rice has absorbed 3/4 of the liquid. Remove from heat and add in the shaved sprouts.
  • Top The Rice With The Raw Marinated Chicken. Place the chicken Thighs evenly over the surface of the pan, skin side up. Squeeze half a lemon over the top of the chicken in the pan. Sprinkle the top of each chicken thigh with chili powder, sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Bake Place the pan into the oven and bake at 350 degrees, uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and has an internal temp of 165 degrees.