Thai-Spiced Coriander Chicken

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 green chili, deseeded
  • 2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 lime, rind finely grated
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 3/4 cup coconut cream

Directions

  1. 1
    Using a sharp knife, cut 3 deep slashes into the skinned side of each chicken breast. Place the breast in a single layer in a wide, non-metallic dish.
  2. 2
    Put the garlic, chilli, ginger, coriander, lime rind and juice, soy sauce, caster sugar and coconut cream in a food processor and process until a smooth puree forms.
  3. 3
    Spread the puree over both sides of the chicken breasts, coating them evenly. Cover the dish and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Lift the chicken from the marinade, put into a baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes until thoroughly and evenly cooked.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, place the remaining marinade in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer for several minutes to heat thoroughly. Pour sauce over the chicken breasts, accompanied with rice and vegetables.

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