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One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce

August 23, 2016 by Denise Browning 12 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS

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One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce is an easy weeknight meal made from browned drumsticks, blended veggies with coconut milk, lime juice, and cream cheese.

One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce  with cutlery on the side

Having a busy day? Well, me too! But dinner still has to be made and a family needs to be fed. On days like this, a no-fuss yet delish meal is always my first choice.

This creamy One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce, a variation on a favorite One Pot Shrimp in Coconut Sauce, came in handy… making my life easier and my household happy.

This gluten-free chicken dish is hearty, comforting — and SUPER delish… Something you won’t want to miss! 😉

ABOUT ONE POT CHICKEN IN LIME COCONUT SAUCE

It is made from simple ingredients such as seasoned chicken drumsticks browned in vegetable oil, sauteed veggies blended with coconut milk and fresh lime juice in a blender, and cream cheese to thicken the sauce and make it creamier.

Basil, parsley, and red jalapenos garnish the dish beautifully, providing extra aroma and color.

Ingredients for One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce

It is a bold dish with contrasting textures and colors — which can preferably be served atop a helping of white rice — or noodles, if desired. Mild sides make the best pairs for a bold dish like this!

One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce served over rice in a plate

Time is no problem in this case. This Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce can be prepared in about 45 minutes… for the most part cooking all by itself in a pot.

One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce with garnishes on teh side

It is food at its best — that can be enjoyed all year round!

Sit down with your family and enjoy a heartfelt, down home meal…

For more meals like this, visit our one pot meals and keto meals pages. 

close up image of One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce serve in a pan

HOW TO MAKE ONE POT CHICKEN IN LIME COCONUT SAUCE

First, season chicken with salt and pepper.

Then, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook the chicken for about about 4-5 minutes, turning to brown on both sides.

Don’t overcrowd the pan! Divide the drumsticks in 2 batches. Remove from the skillet with tongs and place on a large plate. Reserve.

(SEE THE RECIPE BELOW)

STORAGE 

Store one pot chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Although, you can freeze it for up to 2 months, be aware that the cream cheese may separate once heated. Make sure to whisk it well.

 

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One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce

One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce is an easy weeknight meal made from browned drumsticks, blended vegetables with coconut milk, lime juice, and cream cheese.
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keywords:chicken in coconut sauce, one pot chicken, one pot meals
Prep Time 27 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 5
Calories703 kcal
Author Denise Browning
Cost $ 4.00 per person

Equipment

  • pan
  • blender

Ingredients

  • 10 chicken drumsticks skin on, thawed, and pat dry, 4 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 4 gloves garlic chopped
  • ½ large white or yellow onion peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper de-seeded and sliced
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes or 1 1/3 cups
  • 2 leaves large basil plus more to garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley plus more to garnish
  • 13.5 oz canned coconut milk about 1 2/3 cups
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 red jalapeno pepper thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper uniformly.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Cook the drumsticks for about about 4-5 minutes, turning to brown on both sides. Don't overcrowd the pan! Divide the drumsticks in 2 batches. Remove from the skillet with tongs and place on a large plate. Reserve.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and sweat the onion and bell pepper for approximately 3 minutes. Add the chopped garlic cloves and cook for about 1 minute. Add the canned diced tomatoes, basil, and cilantro/parsley.
  • Let cook for about 2 minutes. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender, add the coconut milk, the broth, lime juice, ground ginger, and softened cream cheese. Blend everything together until obtaining a homogeneous, creamy mixture.
  • Transfer the blended mixture to the skillet and let cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until cream cheese has melted and completely incorporated into the sauce.
  • Add the reserved browned chicken drumsticks to the skillet, cover the pan halfway, and let simmer over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
  • Garnish with basil leaves, chopped cilantro/parsley, and sliced red jalapeno if desired. Serve over white rice or noodles with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy! YIELD: 10 drumsticks (2 per person).

Recipe Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.  Although, you can freeze it for up to 2 months, be aware that the cream cheese may separate once heated. Make sure to whisk it well.   

Nutrition

Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1887mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1568IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

    August 23, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    A one pot dinner, count me in! All that flavor makes chicken so much better. I like the idea of serving with rice to soak up all that sauce!

    Reply
  2. Chris Scheuer

    August 23, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Lime coconut sauce sounds wonderful and a one pot dinner is always welcome!

    Reply
  3. Raymund

    August 24, 2016 at 3:50 am

    Interesting I posted some coconut chicken curry yesterday but for the souring agent I used tamarind instead of lime, I bet this would be the same flavour profile

    Reply
  4. John/Kitchen Riffs

    August 24, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Love one pot dishes! And coconut. And lime, And, of course, chicken. This recipe has it all! Relaly nice — thanks.

    Reply
  5. Mi Vida en un Dulce

    August 26, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    I like how creamy it is!!!

    Reply
  6. Fran @ G'day Souffle'

    August 28, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Another great recipe Denise! I suppose now that the Olympics are finished, you have more time on your hands (hee hee)!

    Reply
  7. Sugar et al.

    August 30, 2016 at 6:13 am

    Another winner! Simple ingredients magically turned into a gorgeous sauce. I so want to make this one. Love the recipe!

    Reply
  8. Adina

    September 23, 2016 at 4:47 am

    I love that creamy sauce! You are making me hungry…. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Darren

    June 29, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    Was sensational. I added some chilli for an extra kick.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      June 30, 2017 at 8:58 am

      Darren,
      I am so glad to hear that you loved this recipe. It is on my husband’s list of faves.

      Reply
  10. Ella

    October 10, 2019 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    Hey there! My family loves chicken drumsticks but I usually bake them. I found this stew version on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. My family came for seconds. Definitely making it again.

    Reply

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