2Sear the chicken skin-side down in a large pot or Dutch oven until golden brown and the fat has rendered.
3Flip the chicken and cook for an additional minute, then remove from the pot.
4Sauté the onions in the same pot until softened, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
5Pour in the water and coconut milk, then stir in the ginger, bouillon cube, fish sauce, and black pepper.
6Return the chicken to the pot, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered over medium-low heat.
7Add the potatoes, carrots, and Fresno chilies, and simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
8Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9Serve hot with steamed white rice.
Ingredients
4 whole chicken thigh
4-6 whole drumstick
kosher salt
1/2 whole onion
3 clove garlic
3/4 cup water
2 can coconut milk
1 whole anaheim pepper
3 whole fresno chili
1 whole chicken bouillon cube
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp fish sauce
40 g ginger
1 large potato
1 large carrot
bok choy
Equipment
large potDutch oven
Tips
For the best flavor, refrigerate the seasoned chicken and let it season overnight.
Fresno chilies are optional.
Use 1-2 Thai chili instead of Fresno chilies if you like it spicy.