SLOW-COOKED COCONUT CHICKEN

Slow-Cooked Coconut Chicken image

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how incredible it makes my home smell. Everyone who comes by asks, "What are you cooking?" And anyone who tastes it goes home with the recipe. -Ann Smart, North Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
6 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour coconut milk mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with coconut and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges