Description
This One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken is creamy, zesty, and full of bold flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with lime, garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat. It’s a tropical-inspired meal made easy in just one pan!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
8 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
2 tsp sea salt flakes
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tbsp flour (gluten-free optional)
1 tsp sweet paprika (optional)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp light olive oil or rapeseed oil
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 green jalapeño, finely diced
2 shallots, finely diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Sriracha (or to taste)
2 tbsp light soy sauce
400g (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
3 tbsp coconut cream (optional)
Zest of 1 lime
To Serve:
2 tbsp salted peanuts, chopped
5 spring onions, finely sliced
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat them dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika, then lightly coat with flour.
Heat coconut oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
Add lime juice to the pan to deglaze, scraping up any brown bits. Reduce heat to medium.
Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in shallots.
Mix in tomato paste, Sriracha, and soy sauce.
Pour in coconut milk and coconut cream, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
Return chicken to the pan, sprinkle in lime zest, cover, and cook on low for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with chopped peanuts, spring onions, red pepper flakes, and fresh cilantro. Serve with rice and lime wedges.
Notes
To make this dish milder, omit the jalapeño and reduce Sriracha.
For a lower-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice.
Chicken breasts can be used but may need a slightly shorter cook time.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan, skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg