Balinese grilled coconut and turmeric chicken

Tried this one last night. The marinade is excellent but I'd say for the mess (splashes everywhere) it's best used for BBQs. I'm going to explore this recipe more though, I think next time I'll bake in the marinade and then char on the grill at the end.

Ingredients

• 1.5kg chicken thighs or drumsticks

• 8 garlic cloves, chopped

• 4 shallots, chopped

• 2 sticks lemongrass, thinly sliced

• 1 long red chilli, chopped

• 3cm-piece fresh ginger, chopped

• 60ml coconut milk

• 2 tbsp fish sauce

• 1/2 tsp ground coriander

• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• 4 fresh limes or lemons, halved

Method

1. Place garlic, shallot, lemongrass, chilli, ginger, coconut milk, fish sauce, ground coriander and turmeric in a food processor.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. Transfer the marinade mixture to a large ceramic bowl.

4. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat well.

5. Cover and place in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight to marinate.

6. Preheat griddle pan on medium-high.

7. Cook the chicken, turning occasionally until juices run clear.

8. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil for 10 minutes to rest.

9. Place limes cut-side down on the griddle and cook for 3-4 mins until lightly charred.

10. Serve chicken with grilled limes.