Coconut Milk and Thyme Braised Chicken Thighs + Legs Recipe (2024)

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Coconut Milk and Thyme Braised Chicken is an easy one pot chicken dinner! Cooked in thyme-infused coconut milk and garlic, this is one delicious chicken thighs or legs recipe.

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SO yummy-good, I may never go back to grilling chicken, again.

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Okay. About that food…

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    COCONUT MILK CHICKEN

    Here she be! Aint’ she delicious!?

    This chicken dinneris the flavor bomb of my life. I am trying to put into words how much I love this combination of coconut milk with thyme + all the garlic. A whole BULB of garlic. Yeah, baby!

    Being the person that is in full blown relationship with one pot chicken dinners, it should come as no surprise thatthis Coconut Milk and Thyme Braised Chicken isthe simplest, but most delicious thing ever.

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    How to Make Coconut Milk Braised Chicken

    As things almost always happen, this lovely din din is the result of coconut milk, chicken drumsticks that I forgot to throw in the freezer, and chicken thighs that my other half was crying for. Thyme and garlic? Always necessary.

    The deal is, though, that I’m pretty sure you will also fall in love with the rich flavors of this dish! It is OUT of this world!!! Exclamation points are also alwaysnecessary.

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    With only about 15 minutes of prep time, you will have an entire hour after that to let this baby cook in the oven while you shop online for that spankin’ new Yves Saint Laurent handbag. It’s Mother’s Day – I deserve it. I mean you!YOU deserve it!

    ENJOY!

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    Coconut Milk and Thyme Braised Chicken

    Katerina | Diethood

    Coconut Milk and Thyme Braised Chicken - Delicious and easy to make one pot chicken dinner cooked in thyme-infused coconut milk and garlic.

    4.92 from 12 votes

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    Servings : 6 people

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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins

    Cook Time 1 hour hr

    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

    Ingredients

    • 4 pounds of chicken pieces (I used boneless chicken thighs and drumsticks)
    • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 6 thyme sprigs
    • 1 whole garlic bulb , separated into individual cloves and peeled
    • 1 can coconut milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375F degrees.

    • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

    • Heat olive oil and butter in a dutch oven or any other heavy pot that is stovetop and oven safe.

    • Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook for 4 minutes; flip and continue to cook for 4 minutes or until chicken is browned on all sides.

    • Add thyme sprigs and garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds.

    • Add coconut milk, cover and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked.

    • Remove from oven and let stand several minutes.

    • Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 482 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 64 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 216 mg | Sodium: 312 mg | Potassium: 698 mg | Vitamin A: 265 IU | Vitamin C: 8.7 mg | Calcium: 40 mg | Iron: 2.9 mg

    Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

    Course: Dinner

    Cuisine: Asian

    Keyword: chicken dinner, coconut chicken, dinner recipes, keto chicken recipes

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    • Chicken Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • One Pot Meals

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    Coconut Milk and Thyme Braised Chicken Thighs + Legs Recipe (2024)

    FAQs

    How long to cook chicken pieces on the stove? ›

    Cubed chicken will cook in a pan in just 7 minutes.

    I like to give them a good sear on the first side, then flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165F, about 3 additional minutes.

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    Is 20 minutes long enough to cook chicken on stove? ›

    After the full 20 minutes, remove the lid. Boom, done. (Your chicken will be cooked, but if you're still nervous, you can check it with an instant-read thermometer to make sure it has an internal temperature of at least 165°F.)

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    Is it better to cover chicken when cooking on stove? ›

    If you are cooking a chicken on top of the stove by browning in butter and then simmering, cover your chicken. If baking a cut up chicken in the oven, no cover is needed. If stewing chicken pieces on top of the stove with vegetables, cover the chicken. If roasting a chicken, roast uncovered for 3./4 hour in a 425 oven.

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    How long does raw chicken pieces take to cook? ›

    Grill or barbecue (breast, 7-10 mins; cubes or strips, 5-7 mins; drumsticks and thighs, 25-30 mins; wings, 40 mins). Stir-fry (cubes or strips, 5-7 mins). Always check there's no pink meat and that the juices run clear (pierce with a sharp knife or skewer) before serving.

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    How long to cook diced chicken on stove? ›

    Diced Chicken Breast Instructions

    Use a large non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat and stir occasionally until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

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    How long does diced chicken take to cook in a frying pan? ›

    Before cooking, preheat 5ml of oil in a frying pan. Remove all packaging, add the diced chicken to the pan. Fry for 14-16 minutes stirring regularly. Before serving ensure food is piping hot throughout.

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    How long does raw chicken take to cook in a pan? ›

    2. Heat the oil in a frying pan then add the chicken breasts (skin-side down, if they have skin) and cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Then turn over, cover and cook on the other side for 7-8 minutes or until cooked through.

    Get More Info Here ›

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