Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

2 1/2 quarts water

1/3 cup granulated coconut palm sugar or brown sugar, like Sugar in the Raw

1/4 cup Asian fish sauce

6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

10 kaffir lime leaves (see Note)

1/4 cup kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

One 3-pound chicken

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut cream (see Note)

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation