This coconut glazed chicken is an exquisite blend of sweet and spicy. Boneless chicken thighs bask in the richness of coconut milk before being seared to perfection and draped with a delightfully sticky coconut glaze. Ideal for family dinners and sure to wow your guests with its aesthetic presentati...
Begin by preparing the marinade. In a large ziplock bag, add 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 ¼ cups coconut milk, 1 tsp red chilli flakes, 1 tsp of crushed ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves.
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Seal the bag, ensuring all ingredients are well mixed and the chicken is coated. Let it marinate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.
GLAZE
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While chicken is marinating, prepare the glaze. Combine 7 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 7 tbsp water, 1/3 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl and set aside.
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Place a non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Once hot, add 1 tsp of oil and arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer with the smooth side down. Lower the heat to medium.
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Discard the remaining marinade.
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Cook the chicken thighs for 10 minutes on one side.
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Turn the chicken over and pour the glaze mixture over it, let it cook for another 10 minutes.
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Continue to cook for another 5- 7 minutes, occasionally spooning the glaze over the chicken, until the chicken is fully cooked and the glaze has thickened and become sticky.
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Serve the Glazed Chicken warm with steamed rice and your choice of green vegetables.