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Coconut lime chicken with roasted bone-in chicken, rice noodles, cilantro, carrots, peanuts, and lime wedges

Coconut Lime Chicken with Coconut Marinade and Ginger

Coconut lime chicken features tender roasted chicken with a creamy citrus marinade, bright lime flavor, and fresh toppings. This flavorful dish is perfect for a satisfying meal with a balance of rich, savory, and fresh textures.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Calories: 213
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • salt to taste
Chicken
  • 3 lbs. chicken pieces with bones and skin (for example, 1 1/2 lbs. drumsticks and 1 1/2 lbs. thighs)
Serving
  • rice noodles, cilantro, carrots, lime wedges, peanuts, onions or shallots for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and season with salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a plate briefly to allow excess moisture to drain.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Arrange the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, turning the pan or adjusting heat exposure as needed if the skin becomes too dark.
  3. If using a wire rack, place it on the baking sheet before arranging the chicken to allow drippings to collect underneath. Remove the chicken from the oven when it is browned outside and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle the hot chicken with a little extra salt and serve with rice noodles, cilantro, carrots, peanuts, and a drizzle of lime juice.

Notes

For better roasting, allow excess marinade to drip from the chicken before placing it on the baking sheet.