Coconut Milk Thyme Braised Chicken
Make tender braised chicken with coconut milk, garlic, thyme, and a golden savory finish in this comforting one-pot dinner.
Servings: 6
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Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken pieces boneless chicken thighs and drumsticks
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 whole garlic bulb separated into peeled cloves
- 1 can coconut milk shaken before opening
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven. Brown the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
- Add thyme, garlic, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and bake about 60 minutes until tender.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.
Notes
Shake the coconut milk before opening.