Coconut-Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile-Lime Dressing
Coconut-Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile-Lime Dressing features tender, bone-in meat perfumed with ginger and green onion, then contrasted by a lively mix of fish sauce, lime, and Thai chiles. A quick hot-oil pour deepens the aromatics, while cilantro adds fresh lift. Serve for a light dinner or a weekend lunch when you want bold, clean flavors without heaviness.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut-Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile-Lime Dressing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with 4 to 5 inches of water and set a large steam rack inside.
- 2
Season the chicken thighs with salt and lay the ginger slices on top. Arrange the thighs in a single layer in a large, shallow, heat-proof bowl. Sprinkle the white parts of the green onions over them, then pour in the coconut juice and water. Set the bowl on the steam rack in the pot.
- 3
Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should show 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
While the chicken cooks, add Thai chiles, cilantro stems, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, vinegar, lime juice, and palm sugar to a food processor; pulse until well combined. Transfer the sauce to a medium bowl and stir in the green parts of the green onions.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to smoke, about 4 minutes. Take it off the heat, pour the hot oil into the sauce, and stir to combine.
- 6
Using an oven mitt or dish retriever, carefully lift the chicken bowls from the pot. Move the chicken to a plate and discard the ginger and green onion pieces.
- 7
Strain the remaining cooking liquid through a sieve into the sauce and stir to combine.
- 8
Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with cilantro leaves.
- Calories 2108.37 kcal High 105%
- Protein 380.5 g Good Source 761%
- Carbohydrate 27.7 g 10%
- Total Fat 52.36 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 1.53 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.63 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3935.11 mg High 171%
- Dietary Fiber 1.53 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.32 g --
- Added Sugars 1.53 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 71.17 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 199.53 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 12.2 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 13.98 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile Lime Dressing is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Coconut Water, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 2108.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut-Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile-Lime Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Water, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut-Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile-Lime Dressing?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2108.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut-Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile-Lime Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Coconut-Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile-Lime Dressing healthy?
- Coconut-Steamed Chicken Thighs with Chile-Lime Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 2108.37 calories and 380.5 g of protein, or 761% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3935.11 mg (171% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.53 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, 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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