Simple 5-Ingredient AIP Coconut Ginger Chicken
A delicious and family-friendly dinner recipe featuring just five high-quality ingredients – chicken thighs, coconut milk, fresh ginger, garlic, and sea salt – that come together to create a creamy, aromatic dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- - Oven
- Oven-safe baking dish
- Paper towels
- - Knife
- Cutting board
- Ingredients:
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 can 14 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 2- inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Dry: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help achieve a crispy skin.
- Season: Lightly season the chicken thighs evenly with 1 teaspoon of sea salt on all sides.
- Assemble: Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in a large, oven-safe baking dish. Pour the full-fat coconut milk evenly over the chicken, then distribute the sliced ginger and minced garlic around and on top of the thighs.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the skin turns a beautiful golden-brown. For an extra crispy finish, you may broil for an additional 2–3 minutes—just keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Notes
For optimal flavor and juiciness, it’s best to use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
If you choose to use chicken breasts, adjust the cooking time accordingly to prevent them from drying out.
This dish is wonderfully versatile and pairs well with sides like steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a crisp mixed greens salad.
If you choose to use chicken breasts, adjust the cooking time accordingly to prevent them from drying out.
This dish is wonderfully versatile and pairs well with sides like steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a crisp mixed greens salad.
