Thai Coconut Chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (13 1/2 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 to 3 small chilies, stemmed, seeded, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup Thai purple or regular basil
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped lemongrass (tough outer leaves removed)
- 3 tbsp grated galangal or ginger root
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- Grated zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 4 limes
- 1 chicken, 4 to 6 pounds, cut into 8 pieces
- 1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large, food storage bag. Add the chicken pieces; seal bag. Turn to coat chicken on all sides. Marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator, 8-24 hours.
- 2. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade; grill on an oiled rack until the juices run clear or a thermometer inserted in thickest piece reads 165 degrees, 20-30 minutes. Place chicken on a platter; let rest 2 minutes before serving.
garlic, coconut milk, chilies, sesame oil, cilantro, purple, green onions, outer, ginger root, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime, limes, chicken
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/thai-coconut-chicken-50041821 (may not work)