Coconut Marinated Chicken

• turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground coriander↗1 teaspoon
• chili powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• garlic↗2 cloves

  crushed

• freshly grated ginger2 teaspoons
• green onions↗2

  finely chopped

• lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• salt & pepper
• coconut milk↗1 ml

  (400 ml) can

• chicken pieces1 1⁄2 kg

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine tumeric, coriander, chilli, garlic, ginger, green onions, lemon juice, salt& pepper in a large non-metallic bowl.

2. 2

   Pour in coconut milk& mix well to combine.

3. 3

   Score chicken skin& flesh at regular intervals.

4. 4

   Place chicken in the bowl with the marinade& toss to coat.

5. 5

   Refrigerate overnight.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 180 degrees c.

7. 7

   Place chicken pieces on a rack in baking dish, reserving marinade.

8. 8

   Cook for 35-40 minutess or until golden& cooked through.

9. 9

   While chicken is cooking, heat marinade in a small saucepan& simmer for 8 minutes or until thickened into a sauce.

10. 10

    Serve chicken with rice& sauce.