Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick
90 min.
4
262kcal

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Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root fresh minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest grated
  • 2  serrano peppers finely chopped
  • 4  chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 2 tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 0.8 cup coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon sugar white

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • broiler

Directions

  1. In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
  2. Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven's broiler.
  4. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
  5. Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  6. Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories262kcal
Protein36.25%
Fat52.45%
Carbs11.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.52
Glycemic Load
2.41
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
13.096087030742%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.67kcal
13.08%
Fat:15.43g
23.74%
Saturated Fat:10.67g
66.69%
Carbohydrates:7.48g
2.49%
Net Carbohydrates:6.12g
2.23%
Sugar:4.87g
5.42%
Cholesterol:107.35mg
35.78%
Sodium:612.04mg
26.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24g
48%
Selenium:28.69µg
40.99%
Vitamin B3:7.12mg
35.58%
Vitamin B6:0.58mg
28.92%
Phosphorus:273.83mg
27.38%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.13%
Vitamin B5:1.51mg
15.08%
Zinc:2.11mg
14.04%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.12%
Potassium:455.47mg
13.01%
Magnesium:49.36mg
12.34%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
12.05%
Iron:1.97mg
10.95%
Copper:0.22mg
10.84%
Vitamin K:9.91µg
9.44%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.39%
Fiber:1.36g
5.43%
Vitamin C:4.08mg
4.95%
Folate:15.78µg
3.94%
Vitamin A:190.82IU
3.82%
Calcium:24.48mg
2.45%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.36%
Source:Allrecipes