Gwinganna turmeric & coconut chicken with green beans
Turmeric and coconut chicken is a fragrant main course where bone-in chicken thighs simmer in a golden coconut cream sauce with lemongrass, garlic and onion, finished with fresh green beans. The Thermomix TM7 chops the aromatics, grinds fresh turmeric and gently heats the sauce to a silky consistency, delivering spa-inspired Gwinganna flavours with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Gwinganna turmeric and coconut chicken with green beans on the Thermomix TM7 brings the flavours of the famous Australian wellness retreat straight to your kitchen. If you have been searching for a turmeric chicken recipe that combines bone-in chicken thighs, golden coconut cream and fragrant lemongrass in one all-in-one kitchen machine, this is it. The TM7 does the heavy lifting: the blades chop onion and garlic finely in seconds, the grinding function turns fresh turmeric root into a vibrant paste, and precise heating keeps the coconut sauce silky without curdling. The result is tender chicken in a warm, aromatic golden sauce, with green beans steamed to just the right bite. This recipe is perfect as a quick weeknight dinner when you want something nourishing yet impressive, and it works wonderfully for relaxed weekend entertaining. Inspired by Gwinganna Health Retreat, it delivers spa-quality comfort food with minimal washing up.
Preparation tips
- Rub the chicken thighs with ground turmeric and a little coconut oil before cooking; this builds a deeper golden colour and lets the spice bloom while the Thermomix prepares the aromatics.
- Use only the tender core of the lemongrass stalk and let the TM7 chop it very finely with the garlic and onion, so the sauce tastes fragrant without stringy fibres in every bite.
- Add the green beans towards the end so they keep their bite and vivid colour; if you prefer softer beans, toss baby spinach through the finished coconut sauce just before serving instead.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken thighs with firm tofu or cauliflower florets and use vegetable stock paste. Simmer them in the same turmeric coconut sauce and finish with the green beans for a plant-based main course.
- Festive variation: swap the chicken for whole chicken drumsticks and add a splash of fish sauce, a red chilli and fresh lime leaves to the coconut sauce, then serve with jasmine rice and coriander for a celebratory Asian-inspired table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Time savings - The TM7 chops onion, garlic and lemongrass in seconds, cutting prep for the turmeric sauce dramatically. [Time Savings]
- Fresh grinding - The Thermomix grinds fresh turmeric root into a vibrant paste, releasing deeper colour than pre-ground spice. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Temperature control - The TM7 heats the coconut cream gently so the golden turmeric sauce stays silky without splitting. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Built-in precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs chicken stock paste and coconut cream directly in the bowl. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the green beans to a crisp-tender bite above the simmering sauce. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- bone-in skinless chicken thigh
- ground turmeric
- garlic cloves
- onion
- fresh lemongrass
- piece fresh ginger
- long red chilli
- fresh turmeric
- sea salt
- coconut oil