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    Baked Indian-Style Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    It is hard to imagine a well-rounded spice cabinet without a hint of Indian spices such as ginger, coriander, cumin, cardamom, nutmeg, fenugreek, and turmeric to create fabulous spice-rich meals.

    Baked Indian-Style Lemongrass Chicken in a casserole.

    Many of these exotic spices can be used in the baking of desserts, others in homestyle curries, and fresh turmeric can even be used in an anti-inflammatory smoothie! However, one often overlooked spice is lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus.

    Lemongrass is often associated with Thai and Vietnamese dishes, yet it is just as native to India as it is to tropical Asia. And though it may be difficult to find at your local supermarket (try a specialty food store or an Asian market) and accept the challenge to seek it out and make serious plans to see this dish all the way to the end - it is definitely worth it!

    In a pinch, a squeeze of lemon with zest will do, but this achieves nowhere near the depth of flavor that resides in the lemongrass stalk, so if you wish to keep this curry somewhat authentic, search high and low, or opt for a lemongrass paste instead.

    You are in the lucky situation that you get to make the coconut-spice marinade ahead of time, and once it is up for you to bake the chicken, the rest of the meal prep should be a breeze. Serve the curry over a bed of cauliflower rice and grab inspiration from these Indian spices, in preparation to make a gorgeous batch of chicken tikka masala over the weekend.

    Baked Indian-Style Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min + 2 h Cook: 40 min

    Ingredients

    • 6 to 8 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
    • 2 bell peppers, sliced
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 2 lemongrass stalks, sliced
    • 1 lemongrass stalk, minced
    • 4 shallots, minced
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 small mild red chili peppers (optional)
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
    • 2 green onions, minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh turmeric, minced
    • Juice from 2 limes
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, to garnish
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Baked Indian-Style Lemongrass Chicken preparation.

    Preparation

    1. In a large mortar, add the minced lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, onion, turmeric, and chili peppers (if using). Crush everything to a paste using a pestle.
    2. In a bowl, pour in the lime juice, coconut oil, and coconut milk.
    3. Mix everything, including the spices, until well combined.
    4. Place the chicken in a marinating container, and pour the coconut-spice mixture over the chicken.
    5. Cover and marinate for 2 to 8 hours.
    6. Preheat oven to 400 F.
    7. Place the chicken and bell pepper in a baking dish, then top with sliced lemongrass.
    8. Cook in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
    9. Serve topped with fresh cilantro.

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    Baked Indian-Style Lemongrass Chicken in a casserole.

    Baked Indian-Style Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

    When the desire for aromatic Indian spices slowly, but surely, wafts into your life, know that baked lemongrass chicken is here to fulfill your curry cravings.
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    Prep Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 hours hrs
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 666 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 to 8 chicken thighs skinless and boneless
    • 2 bell peppers sliced
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 2 lemongrass stalks sliced
    • 1 lemongrass stalk minced
    • 4 shallots minced
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 small mild red chili peppers optional
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger minced
    • 2 green onions minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh turmeric minced
    • Juice from 2 limes
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro to garnish
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mortar, add the minced lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, onion, turmeric, and chili peppers (if using). Crush everything to a paste using a pestle.
      1 lemongrass stalk, 4 shallots, 4 garlic cloves, 2 small mild red chili peppers, 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, 2 green onions, 1 tbsp. fresh turmeric, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • In a bowl, pour in the lime juice, coconut oil, and coconut milk.
      Juice from 2 limes, ¼ cup coconut oil, 1 cup coconut milk
    • Mix everything, including the spices, until well combined.
    • Place the chicken in a marinating container, and pour the coconut-spice mixture over the chicken.
      6 to 8 chicken thighs
    • Cover and marinate for 2 to 8 hours.
    • Preheat oven to 400 F.
    • Place the chicken and bell pepper in a baking dish, then top with sliced lemongrass.
      2 bell peppers, 2 lemongrass stalks
    • Cook in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
    • Serve topped with fresh cilantro.
      ¼ cup fresh cilantro

    Nutrition

    Calories: 666kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 36gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 903mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2449IUVitamin C: 117mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword baked, chicken, indian style, lemongrass, paleo, recipe
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