Mean Green Chicken

Name: Mean Green Chicken
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, with roots; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 small red hot chili peppers; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 3 tablespoons fish sauce (found in Asian markets); 3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces (we usually use breast tenders); 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk, reserve 1/2 cup

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh cilantro, with roots
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 small red hot chili peppers
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce (found in Asian markets)
3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces (we usually use breast tenders)
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk, reserve 1/2 cup

Directions

1

Trim cilanto root ends.
2

In a blender, combine cilantro bunch, garlic, chile peppers, curry powder, turmeric, sugar, fish sauce, and coconut milk.
3

Blend until a smooth, thick paste.
4

Rub chicken pieces with cilantro paste.
5

Cover and marinate in refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6

Put chicken pieces on prepared grill.
7

While grilling, brush liberally with 1/2 cup reserved coconut milk.
8

Grill until browned and tender.