coconut lemongrass chicken with greens

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jan 6, 2017

Magnificent flavor and makes a stunning presentation.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
  • - salt and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 - cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup cilantro stems chopped
  • 1 large lemon cut into 8th
  • 1 stalk lemongrass chopped into pieces
  • 8 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • - 14 oz can of coconut milk
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cups torn mixed greens
  • 2 - green onions chopped
  • - chopped cilantro for garnish

How To Make coconut lemongrass chicken with greens

  • Step 1
    Salt and pepper the chicken pieces. Melt the butter in large skillet. Add the oil. Brown the chicken pieces until crisp on both sides. Add the cinnamon stick, cilantro stems, lemon, lemongrass, garlic and coconut milk.
  • Step 2
    Cook until chicken is done about 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the chicken from skillet and set aside. Strain the broth discarding the solids.
  • Step 3
    Place broth into a Dutch oven. Place back on stove and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the mushrooms, greens and green onions. Let cook until greens are wilted. Place the greens with broth on a plate top with chicken and garnish with cilantro.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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