Coconut Milk Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Coconut Milk Braised Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 4 lb. whole chicken; 4 tablespoons melted coconut oil (divided); 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ginger paste (divided - see notes); 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; Zest and juice of 1 lime; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste; 10 stems cilantro (leaves and stems separated); 14 ounce can coconut milk (about 2 cups)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:2h

Coconut milk braised chicken is a delicious whole chicken recipe that is very easy to make. The chicken is coated with a lemongrass and ginger rub, then slow-cooked in coconut milk. The flavorful sauce is incredible poured over rice!

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:31:34 GMT