Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup white wine, halved (some for the raisins & some for the sauce); 4 tablespoons dark raisins; 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in half through the center; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons water; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Panko are better and what I use) or 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko are better and what I use); 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; ¾ cup onion, chopped; 1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons lime zest; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon cardamom; ½ teaspoon coriander; ½ teaspoon chili flakes; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons coconut, shredded, unsweetened; 1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute; 2 tablespoons lime juice

Servings: persons

½ cup white wine, halved (some for the raisins & some for the sauce)
4 tablespoons dark raisins
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in half through the center
1 egg
3 tablespoons water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Panko are better and what I use) or 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko are better and what I use)
1 teaspoon chili flakes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup onion, chopped
1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons lime zest
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon chili flakes
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 tablespoons coconut, shredded, unsweetened
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute
2 tablespoons lime juice

1
Pour 1/4 cup of wine over the raisins to plump them.
2
Whisk the egg and water together.
3
Mix Panko crumbs with 1 tsp chili.
4
Dip the cut thighs first in the egg mixture then the crumbs making sure they are well coated, dip twice if necessary.
5
Heat oil in a large skillet, turn heat to medium and slowly fry the chicken until golden on both side apprx 7 minutes per side - do not burn.
6
Remove from skillet and keep warm.
7
In the same pan saute the onions for 5 minutes, add tomatoes continue cooking for a further 5 minutes.
8
While the onions/tomatoes are cooking mix together: cardamon,lime zest, cinnamon, coriander, finely chopped garlic, 1/2 tsp chili flakes, coconut & brown sugar, mix well.
9
Add spice mixture to the tomato/onion in the pan.
10
Add raisins in the wine and the lime juice.
11
Simmer until the wine has almost evaporated, add remaining 1/4 cup wine, when the sauce is heated you may either return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes or place the hot chicken pieces on a platter and surround with the sauce.

579

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* 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.

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

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup white wine, halved (some for the raisins & some for the sauce), 4 tablespoons dark raisins, 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in half through the center, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs 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.

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Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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