Grilled Thai Chicken

Canned coconut milk has almost become a staple in my household.Mixed with curry and chili,the coconut makes this chicken an Oriental treat.Serve it on top of a nice bed of wild brown rice.Thai cuisine is the national cuisine of Thailand. This cuisine places emphasis on lightly-prepared dishes with strong aromatic components.Thai food is known for its balance of the five fundamental taste senses in each dish or the overall meal:spicy,sour,sweet,salty and bitter.

Grilled Thai Chicken

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic,minced
1 small onion,chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
1/4 cup tamari sauce
2 Tbsp.chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp.black pepper
1 tsp.Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp.mild curry powder
4 medium boneless,skinless chicken breasts(organic)
1/2 cup chopped green onions

Directions

1.In a blender,combine garlic,onion,coconut milk,coriander,tamari sauce,ginger,black pepper,Dijon mustard and curry powder.
2.Remove one-fourth of the marinade and set aside for basting.
3.In a shallow baking dish,combine the chicken breasts and the marinade.
4.Sprinkle with green onions and marinate in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (longer if possible).
5.Place chicken on a pre-heated grill and cook,basting with reserved marinade,10-15 minutes or until cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

I hope that you enjoy making this recipe.It is really easy to make and I'm sure that everyone will enjoy it and talk about it for a long time.

Sylvie Thibert