Heidi's Lime & Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Heidi's Lime & Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken drumsticks; 1 brown onion, halved and sliced; 1 red capsicum cut into strips; 2 tbsp corn flour; 400 grams can of coconut cream; 2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 tsp tumeric; 1/2 cup Sharwoods mango chutney found in the indian curry section of the supermarket; 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 small handful chopped fresh coriander

Servings: persons

1 1/2 kg chicken drumsticks
1 brown onion, halved and sliced
1 red capsicum cut into strips
2 tbsp corn flour
400 grams can of coconut cream
2 cup chicken stock
1/4 tsp tumeric
1/2 cup Sharwoods mango chutney found in the indian curry section of the supermarket
1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp sugar
1 small handful chopped fresh coriander

1
Brown chicken in large frying pan and set aside once done
2
Add onion and capsicum to pan until onion is lightly brown
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the stock, cornflour, coconut cream and tumeric
4
Add the stock mixture to the onions and capsicum and bring to the boil.
5
Reduce heat, add chicken pieces, mango chutney, lime juice and sugar
6
Simmer for 45 minutes.
7
Stir through coriander and serve over rice.
8
As I cook to taste, my measurements aren't exact so add more chilli sauce, lime or mango chutney to taste if needed.
9
The mango chutney should be stronger in flavour than the sweet chilli sauce

1251

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

157

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 kg chicken drumsticks, 1 brown onion, halved and sliced, 1 red capsicum cut into strips, 2 tbsp corn flour, and more.

Yes, Heidi's Lime & Coconut Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Heidi's Lime & Coconut Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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