Dinner for 6

Thai Coconut Chicken

Name: Thai Coconut Chicken
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned coconut milk; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 1/2 tbsp sambal oelek (optional); 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh ginger; 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh garlic; salt; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

$4.17for 425 minServes 6

Chicken thighs simmer in a tangy coconut sauce flavored with lime, ginger, garlic, and warm spices.

Thai Coconut Chicken with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Coconut milk, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.12Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Chicken thighs, 1.9 lb$2.29/lb typical	1.9 lb	$4.29Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.26

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Asian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Thai Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.04 per serving$4.17 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1/4 cup lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp sambal oelek (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
salt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

Steps

Whisk coconut milk, lime juice, sambal, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, salt, and cilantro in a bowl.
Coat the chicken with the mixture and rest it for 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 minutes per side.
Pour the remaining coconut mixture into the skillet, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 7 minutes.
Check that the thickest chicken thigh reaches 165 F before removing the cover.

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