Creamy Coconut-Lime Chicken Thighs
Creamy Coconut-Lime Chicken Thighs features tender, pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich coconut sauce brightened with fresh lime, ginger, and garlic. The gentle heat from Sriracha and warm paprika undertones balance a touch of honey for a rounded, tangy-sweet finish. Serve it over basmati or jasmine rice for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Coconut-Lime Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Place the chicken in the pan and sear until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until browned, another 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, coconut milk, honey, Sriracha, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- 3
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the lime juice and cornstarch together. Stir the cornstarch mixture and lime zest into the pan, and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce starts to thicken, 5 to 8 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, honey, and Sriracha as needed. Return the chicken thighs and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Continue cooking until the chicken is heated and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- 4
To serve, sprinkle fresh cilantro over the chicken, and squeeze more fresh lime juice on top if desired. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired.
- Calories 521.96 kcal High 26%
- Protein 24.78 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 49.61 g 18%
- Total Fat 22.41 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 12.24 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.68 mg High 34%
- Sodium 466.11 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 4.11 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 72.35 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 323.15 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 100.13 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 12.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.77 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken Thighs is made with 20 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 521.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Coconut-Lime Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Coconut-Lime Chicken Thighs?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 521.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Coconut-Lime Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Coconut-Lime Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Creamy Coconut-Lime Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 521.96 calories and 24.78 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 466.11 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.24 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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