ONE-PAN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH COCONUT CREAMED CORN
If it's possible to upstage crispy-skinned chicken thighs, the coconut creamed corn in this dish comes close. The sweetness of caramelized corn and coconut milk is balanced by the brightness of the ginger, chile, scallions and lime. As the corn simmers, the browned chicken thighs finish cooking right on top, so the flavors meld and deepen. It's a complete summery meal in one skillet, although you can make it anytime. Just use frozen corn. Garnish it with cilantro, chives, fried shallots or coconut flakes, and serve it with a green side. If you feel like it, you could use shrimp instead of chicken. (Use this recipe as a guide.)
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pat the chicken dry, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet. Add the thighs, skin-side down, and set over medium heat. (It's OK if they're slightly squeezed in the skillet; as the fat renders, they'll shrink.) Cook, undisturbed, until the skin is deep golden brown, and the thighs release easily from the pan, about 15 minutes. (If your stove is getting splattered with oil, cover the skillet.) Transfer the chicken, skin-side up, to a plate. Reserve the skillet and fat.
- Increase the heat to high, add the corn, scallion whites, ginger, garlic and serrano. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the corn starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes, adding an extra minute or two if using frozen corn.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the coconut milk, scrape up any browned bits from the pan and season with salt and pepper. Put the chicken on top of the corn mixture, skin-side up. Simmer until the coconut milk is slightly thickened and the chicken is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. (If your corn has reduced too much before your chicken is done cooking, just add a few tablespoons of water or chicken stock.)
- Serve with a squeeze of lime and reserved scallion greens on top.
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Richard Ariwonyang
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of chicken soup the other day and I used the leftover chicken to make this dish. It was delicious!
eva green
[email protected]I doubled the recipe and it turned out great. I had enough leftovers for lunch the next day.
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[email protected]I accidentally used chili powder instead of paprika. The dish was still good, but it was a bit too spicy for my taste.
Gift Nkomazana
[email protected]I had some trouble finding coconut milk at my local grocery store. I ended up using almond milk instead and it turned out great.
Chantal Medium
[email protected]This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me. I will definitely be looking for a quicker recipe next time.
Md Mudasser
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but I made this dish for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best chicken he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again for him.
Arelyz Arenas
[email protected]I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best chicken they've ever had. I will definitely be making this again for them.
Nadiya Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for me. I added some extra spices and it really improved the flavor. I will definitely be making this again, but I will add more spices next time.
Mabong Tom
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use chicken breasts next time.
Ratul Khan
[email protected]I made this dish in a slow cooker and it turned out great! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the coconut creamed corn was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again in the slow cooker.
Shahab Blouch
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.
Melissa Coetzer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor was subtle and it really complimented the chicken and corn. This dish is now one of my favorites.
Elvis Ihevba
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the coconut creamed corn was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Suraj Giri
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and the coconut creamed corn was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
TARIQUI ISLAM HEMEL
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The coconut creamed corn was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy wee
Luna Luna Al taki
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the coconut creamed corn was the perfect side. I will definitely be making this again.