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Easy Thai Baked Chicken

Easy Thai Baked Chicken for a Flavor-Packed Meal Night

This Easy Thai Baked Chicken combines coconut milk, garlic, and fresh herbs for a deliciously aromatic dinner experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs offer a juicier, richer flavor profile.
For the Marinade
  • 1 can Canned coconut milk Opt for full-fat for a creamy consistency.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped fresh cilantro Parsley can be a substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves Thai basil is best, but dried works.
  • 1 piece Jalapeño Remove seeds for less heat.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh is preferred; garlic powder is a backup.
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger Ground ginger can substitute.
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander Optional.
  • 2 tbsp Packed brown sugar or coconut palm sugar Monkfruit can be a low-calorie substitute.
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 pieces Limes For garnish.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • baking dish
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Thai Baked Chicken
  1. In a food processor, combine chopped cilantro, full-fat coconut milk, fresh basil leaves, jalapeños, garlic, ginger, ground coriander, brown sugar, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a large bowl. Pour marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's well-coated. Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove chicken from refrigerator when ready to cook.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken in a baking dish, discarding excess marinade. Cover with foil for the first half, then uncover for the last few minutes.
  5. Bake for about 25-30 minutes for boneless chicken or 30-40 minutes for bone-in pieces, until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For deeper flavors, marinate overnight. Always check the chicken's internal temperature with a meat thermometer.

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