How To Make Green Curry Baked Chicken

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breasts are lower in fat, while bone-in pieces are often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is more economical.

Cut lemongrass in half to fit into the mortar and pestle.

Crush the lemongrass using the mortar and pestle to bring out the flavor.

Massage the crushed lemongrass into the chicken.

Add green curry paste to the chicken.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the chicken.

Add ginger garlic paste to the chicken, adjusting to taste.

Massage the chicken to ensure the marinade gets into all the nooks and crannies.

Cover the chicken and refrigerate to marinate for the day.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking sheet and cover with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes covered with foil.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

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