Looking for a new way to season boring ol’ chicken and fish? This coconut lime marinade is it!
I’m such a sucker for anything involving coconut. Smoothies, curries, shampoos, lotions, you name it. I find the taste and smell irresistible! I even used it in my hair color mix last time around. As it turns out, you can mix henna with coconut milk to condition your hair while it colors. I swear, coconut is good for everything!
Have I told you that I started coloring my hair naturally with henna a few months ago? It’s a bit of a weird ritual to do the coloring, but I love it. It’s all natural, inexpensive, and actually good for your hair. In fact, I’m sitting here looking silly with a shower cap on right now while the henna and indigo work their magic on my roots. If you want to know more about this, just leave me a comment or email me. I’d gladly tell you all about it!
Sorry for the tangent. Let’s get back to the marinade. Just look at this chicken and salmon after marinating in seasoned coconut milk. It is SO moist and flavorful, and this marinade couldn’t be much easier to mix up. The coconut flavor is actually pretty subtle, but it does add a bit of tropical flavor. This is one recipe that both of my picky kids love too. You can eat this chicken or salmon on its own or use it to fill tacos or top a salad. I grilled the chicken and cooked the salmon on my stovetop, but I know you’ll love it however you decide to cook it!
Coconut Lime Marinade
Lime juice, coconut milk, and seasonings make for tasty chicken or fish!
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4-8 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- juice of one lime
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro)
- lime wedges for serving optional
- 2 pounds chicken or salmon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, and add your choice of fish or chicken. Stir to coat.
- Marinade for at least 30 minutes before cooking on the grill or in a hot skillet. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
If you use the whole can of coconut milk, add an extra teaspoon of soy sauce and fish sauce.
Originally published March 2013; updated October 2015. Inspired by Lime and Coconut Chicken at See Aimee Cook.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Main
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Kami says
I can’t wait to try this marinade! Also… your photos are gorgeous and can’t stop my mouth from watering.
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Kami!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I love that you can use this marinade on both salmon and chicken – I know it would be terrific on both! Looks delicious!
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks so much, Trish!
eat good 4 life says
I love coconut so I know I would totally love this marinade. I must try this soon!
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks so much, Miryam!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Yes, I need to jazz up my boring chicken! Love this marinade Andi!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Deb!
Jenny B | Honey and Birch says
I was just saying the other day that I am so tired of the same ole chicken and fish recipes. Thanks for this marinade; I bet it will make a huge difference to try something new. I can’t wait!
Andi Gleeson says
I hope you like it, Jenny. Thank you!
Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen says
It wouldn’t take much for me to adapt this to be gluten-free. I’m excited to try it out on the fish I have in the freezer!
Andi Gleeson says
I hope you like it, Michelle. I didn’t mention it in the recipe, but I make mine with GF soy sauce. Turns out great :) Thank you!
tanya says
Oh my gosh this brings back memories from when I’d use henna on my hair! I never knew I could use coconut milk too! This marinade could easily be my go to. I bet it taste fresh and delicious!
Andi Gleeson says
I’m happy to hear that someone else has used henna! Did you make yours red? I mix mine with indigo to get brunette. Thank you, Tanya!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
We use a lot of coconut oil but I’ve never tried coconut milk for conditioning. I will have to try this recipe the next time I make lime chicken tenders for my family!
Andi Gleeson says
I’ve slathered my hair with a lot of different kinds of oil for conditioning ;) I heard recently that coconut oil is a great eye makeup remover. I need to try that. Thank you, Tonia!!