Wild Island Chicken
Transform your dinner table into a tropical escape with this flavorful Wild Island Chicken recipe! Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs are marinated in a luscious blend of creamy coconut milk, zesty lime, soy sauce, and honey, with hints of garlic, ginger, and a touch of heat from red chili flakes. Pan-seared to golden perfection and then oven-baked in the reserved marinade, this dish bursts with sweet, tangy, and savory island-inspired flavors. Finished with fresh cilantro and green onions, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Perfectly paired with steamed jasmine rice or grilled vegetables, this easy yet exotic recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 stalks green onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes. Mix well to create the marinade.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable bag or container. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for stronger flavors). Reserve the remaining marinade for later.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the reserved marinade over the chicken in the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish the chicken with diced green onions and chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve the Wild Island Chicken with steamed jasmine rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.0 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 4052 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 112.8 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1674 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
