Description
One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken is a creamy, zesty, and flavorful dish made with juicy chicken thighs simmered in coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy one-pan meal that combines tropical flavor with simple comfort.
Ingredients
8 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
2 tsp sea salt flakes
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tbsp flour (use gluten-free if needed)
1 tsp sweet paprika (optional)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
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 more to taste)
2 tbsp light soy sauce
400 ml full-fat coconut milk
3 tbsp coconut cream (optional)
Zest of 1 lime
2 tbsp salted peanuts, chopped
5 spring onions, finely diced
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Trim chicken thighs and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and a light dusting of flour.
2. Heat coconut oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Deglaze pan with lime juice, scraping up browned bits.
4. Lower heat and add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Stir in shallots and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste, Sriracha, and soy sauce. Stir well.
6. Pour in coconut milk and optional coconut cream. Stir until smooth and combined.
7. Return chicken to the pan. Add lime zest, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
8. Garnish with spring onions, peanuts, coriander, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
9. Serve with lime wedges and rice or noodles.
Notes
Substitute chicken breasts for thighs if desired—just butterfly them for even cooking.
For added veggies, stir in peas, edamame, or spinach during the final minutes.
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing Sriracha and jalapeño.
Serve over jasmine rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and thin sauce with a splash of water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 651
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1930mg
- Fat: 51g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 221mg