Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick

Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    182

Embark on a culinary adventure with this Creamy Cilantro Chicken. Infused with vibrant cilantro, fiery serrano peppers, and zesty lime, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. It's a simple yet sophisticated recipe that brings a touch of exotic flair to your dinner table.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    42 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    495 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar, and coconut milk. Process until smooth. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid marinade from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes. (1 hour +)

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03 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. (25 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge for an extra touch of elegance. (5 minutes)

For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the serrano peppers before chopping.
If you don't have fresh ginger root, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete and satisfying meal.
Marinating the chicken overnight will result in a more intense flavor.
The marinade can also be used on other proteins such as shrimp or tofu.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 60 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Eldred Blick

    I was a little hesitant about the serrano peppers, but they added just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again!

  • Maybelle Gerlach

    Easy to follow and delicious! I substituted brown sugar for white sugar, and it was still great.

  • Terence Mcdermott

    This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. My family loved it!

  • Chadd Davis

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick. It was delicious!

  • Robb Quitzon

    This is now my go-to chicken recipe! It's so versatile and can be served with so many different sides.

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