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

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Coconut Milk and Thyme Braised Chicken - Delicious and easy to make one pot chicken dinner cooked in thyme-infused coconut milk and garlic.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 482
Author: Katerina | Diethood

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 Facts
Coconut Milk and Thyme Braised Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 216mg72%
Sodium 312mg13%
Potassium 698mg20%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Protein 64g128%
Vitamin A 265IU5%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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