Lime & Coconut Chicken

by | Jun 13, 2013 | Lunch/Snacks, Mains, Recipe | 10 comments

I wish I had a dollar for every time I pinned a chicken recipe to my Food board in Pinterest. I’d be rich. In fact, I’d probably be about $798 richer because that’s how many chicken recipes I think I’ve pinned over the years. But why is it, when I pull out the chicken from the fridge, I’m bamboozled by what to do with it?

I had a browse on Pinterest the other day and two recipes popped out at me, Lime & Coconut Chicken and Spicy Paprika and Lime Chicken.  I put the vote out to my Facebook fans and the Lime and Coconut Chicken won out on the night. I was glad too because it was delicious and super easy to throw together. It was like all the flavours of Thai chicken without it being an actual Thai dish.


I didn’t follow the ingredients to a tee. The recipe called for curry powder and believe it or not, I didn’t have any in the pantry. I must’ve run out some http://radicore.org/fud/index.php?t=usrinfo&id=4352& time ago and not bought a replacement. What Aussie pantry doesn’t have a tin of Keen’s in it?

Lime & Coconut Chicken
(based on this recipe)


  • 4 chicken tenderloins
  • oil spray
  • zest of lime
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbs ground coriander
  • 2 Tbs soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs sugar
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • chilli, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander (or 2 tbs from a tube)
  • Fresh limes, cut into wedges

  1. In a bowl or zip lock bag mix all ingredients except the lime juice. 
  2. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for up to two hours.
  3. Place the breasts on a grill (or in a pan – I did mine on the sandwich press which had been sprayed with a little oil spray) and cook, saving the marinade.  
  4. With the remaining marinade, pour into a small saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.  Boil for at least 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.  
  5. Squeeze lime juice over the chicken to serve.
  6. Serve with brown rice and vegetables and/or salad.

Serves 2.

10 Comments

  2. Schulz Family
    Schulz Family on June 13, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    I am going to have to make this. Definitely easy and to my family's taste. Can't wait now!!!

  3. Jodie @FreshHomeCook
    Jodie @FreshHomeCook on June 14, 2013 at 8:01 am

    Sends a familiar tune dancing through my head! Lime & coconut – always a winner – add chicken & it's a feast! Great recipe Anne! xx

  6. Diane, Fit to the Finish
    Diane, Fit to the Finish on June 14, 2013 at 10:50 am

    That sounds really delicious and looks great! I often do a lemon chicken but I don't know if I've ever used lime.

  7. Mel@Mellywood's Mansion
    Mel@Mellywood's Mansion on June 16, 2013 at 12:45 am

    Yum, yum, yum…funny I have a box of Keens I think it's been in there for 5 years lol

  8. The Kids Are All Right
    The Kids Are All Right on June 16, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Oooh, that's a goody. Love all those flavours. Shall be pinning this one!

  9. Diane Balch
    Diane Balch on June 16, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    I'm pinning this the sauce sounds amazing.. I can smell and taste it from the recipe. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.

  10. Marilyn Clark
    Marilyn Clark on June 26, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    I absolutely love the combo if lime and coconut….MMMMM this recipe has me dreaming of exotic islands and summer breezes! Thanks for making my day!