Get these spicy coconut
chicken thighs on the grill, you won’t regret it. They’re insanely tender thanks to a tasty duo of coconut milk and tenderizing pineapple juice in the marinade. The marinade is easy to prepare: Just chop the ginger and garlic and stir the rest together; the thighs can be marinated for as little as 20 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Don’t discard the marinade. Boil it on the stovetop until thickened and drizzle all over the chicken before serving for maximum flavor. From there, it only takes about 10 minutes on the grill to finish off the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 c.canned unsweetened whole coconut milk
- 3/4 c.pineapple juice
- 1/4 c.chili-garlic sauce
- 1/4 c.fresh lime juice
- 1/4 c.packed light brown sugar
- 3cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp.reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp.finely grated peeled ginger (from one 2″ piece)
- 2 lb.boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 small)
- Kosher salt
- Vegetable oil, for grilling
- 1pineapple, sliced into rounds
- 1/4 c.packed fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
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- Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk milk, pineapple juice, chili-garlic sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger until well combined. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Step 2Remove chicken from marinade and transfer to a baking sheet, letting excess marinade drip back into bowl; season chicken all over with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Reserve marinade.
- Step 3Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; preheat 5 minutes. (Alternatively, use a grill pan.) Lightly brush grates with oil.
- Step 4Meanwhile, transfer marinade to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil, stirring occasionally, until marinade is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Step 5Grill chicken and pineapple, turning once, until chicken is lightly charred in places and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165° and pineapple is tender and lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Step 6Transfer pineapple and chicken to a platter, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro.
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