Caribbean smothered chicken with coconut, lime and chiles

Ingredients for Caribbean smothered chicken with coconut, lime, and chiles

• 5 ml vegetable oil

• 4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 675 g

• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 6 large sprigs thyme

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 habanero chilli, slit

• 240 ml light coconut milk

• zest and juice of 1 large lime, plus wedges for serving

• 2.5 g mild yellow curry powder

How to make Caribbean smothered chicken with coconut, lime, and chiles

1. Heat the oil in a shallow casserole dish or large lidded pan over high heat.

2. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, then add it to the hot oil, skin side down. Sear the chicken, flipping once, until browned on both sides and the fat renders, about 5 minutes.

3. Push the chicken to one side of the pan. Add the thyme and onions to the other side, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

4. Cook, stirring, until the onions begin to colour, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, chilli, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

5. Add the coconut milk and 60 ml of water, then bring to a boil, stirring.

6. Arrange the chicken in a single layer, skin side up, and surround it with the onion mixture, ensuring the skin is just above the liquid line. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

7. Uncover and stir in the lime juice. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

8. Stir in the curry powder and lime zest.

9. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

DO AHEAD: The cooked chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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