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Creamy Gochujang Coconut Chicken

Creamy Gochujang Coconut Chicken
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Savor Creamy Gochujang Coconut Chicken, where spicy-sweet heat meets luscious coconut comfort!

  • Author: Genio Ng
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Korean chili powder (gochugaru)
  • ½ tsp MSG

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
  • 4–5 kaffir lime leaves, torn

To Serve

  • Steamed rice
  • Chives, sliced
  • Vegetables of choice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken with all marinade ingredients and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken skin-side down until golden, then flip and cook through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant. Add gochujang and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve with steamed rice, garnish with chives, and add vegetables if desired

Find it online: https://cookingwithgenius.com/creamy-gochujang-coconut-chicken/