This Thai-inspired chicken dish is the perfect meal for a delicious cosy night in
Ingredients
4 chicken legs
2.5cm (1in) piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped
1 tbsp fish sauce
250ml (8fl oz) light coconut milk
2 garlic cloves
1/2 x 31g pack fresh coriander
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
2 limes, zested and quartered
200g basmati rice, to serve
Method
1
Arrange the chicken in a baking dish and set aside. In a food processor, whizz the ginger, fish sauce, coconut milk, garlic, half the coriander, sugar and lime zest to a fine paste. Tip the coconut mixture over the chicken, turn to coat, cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes, or chill overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Bake the chicken for 50 minutes, or until cooked through and the juices run clear.
3
Meanwhile, put the rice in a small pan and cover with water. Cover, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 6 minutes, or until cooked. Drain and stir through the remaining coriander. Serve with the chicken and lime wedges for squeezing over.