Total prep time: 15-20 minutes Total cook time: 10-12 minutes
Note: I like to serve this dish with the chicken deboned as it makes for a nicer presentation and maximizes the amount of meat to eat. You can cut out this step if you like, but do rinse and pat dry the chicken so that the bouillon mix will stick to the skin and meat.
Note: Coconut milk can be substituted. However, it will not yield as thick of a sauce.
Debone the thighs and trim excess skin and fat. Rinse and pat dry.
Lightly sprinkle both sides with the bouillon mix. A little goes a long way. Don’t over season as the mix contains enough salt. Set aside.
Slice the mushrooms and set aside.
Pour the coconut cream into a small sauce pan.
Add the cayenne, ginger, lime juice and lime zest to the coconut cream. Bring to a simmer and turn off or keep warm on a very low heat. You want to allow the flavors time to meld. Reheat the sauce to a simmer before adding to the pan.
Add the oil to the pan. Keep the heat low to medium. Do not let the oil smoke.
Add the chicken to the pan, skin side down and sear for 4-6 minutes until the skin is a deep golden brown. Adjust the heat as you go and check often. You don’t want to burn the skin.
Flip the each thigh and sear the meat side for one minute. Remove from the heat and set aside. Do not overcook the meat as it will finish cooking when it is added to the coconut cream sauce. This will assure that your meat is tender and juicy!
Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving about 2 tbsp. Adjust the heat to a lower setting. Add the butter. It should sizzle as it melts. Be careful not to let it burn.
Add the mushrooms and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir the mushrooms so that both sides are cooked and just beginning to brown.
Add the garlic and continue to sauté for 30 seconds. Adjust the heat if the pan is too hot. You don't want the garlic to burn.
Add the coconut cream sauce.
Add the chicken skin side up.
Raise the heat to bring the cream to a boil. Cook the chicken for 1 minute.
Remove chicken to a serving platter.
Pour the mushroom coconut cream sauce over the chicken and serve! Suggested serving size: 1-2 thighs per person.