I was going through the January/February release of “Everyday by Rachel Ray” and this recipe called “Lime-in-the-Coconut Drumsticks” caught my attention because not only it looks delicious, but also there was something about the marinade instruction that I thought was kind of funny. Okay, here’s what it said about pureeing the marinade verbatim “In blender, combine all ingredients except chicken.” Ah hello! Seriously! Really? Somebody in the OUR world will actually add the chicken drumsticks in the blender with the marinade?
All right, other than that, this should be an easy prep dinner. The only thing is the marinating time calls for an hour; I think it’s best to change it to overnight. So I am adapting this recipe with minor changes. I also used the barbecue grill but if you prefer using the oven, I have the author’s instruction below. Remember, do not add the chicken in the blender! :=)
Recipe was adapted from Everyday by Rachel Ray
INGREDIENTS:
COOKING DIRECTIONS:
Notes
Serve with rice and hot sweet chili sauce on the side.
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1 month ago
Lime and coconut are some of my favorite flavors ever
Now I’ll have that song stuck in my head for weeks on end again!
Looks fantastic and so flavorful.
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4 weeks ago
Well, the song is better than what I had stuck in my head — chicken in the blender. LOL! Thanks you for your comment, Kiri!
4 weeks ago
I love the flavor profile of this recipe. Grilling was a great idea
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4 weeks ago
Well, some think I am crazy grilling when it’s chilly outdoor. I said, not crazy but it’s for the love of grilling! LOL! Thank you, Kiran!
4 weeks ago
The title alone won me over! I am very big on all things tropical, so this recipe does get a thumbs up from me. Your picture is so tempting, hard to say no to those drumsticks-yum. Also, the extra bonus is that it is fairly easy to put together. Great post!
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4 weeks ago
Love your comment! Thank you, Tina!
4 weeks ago
I have all the ingredients except the chicken drumsticks….;-(
It looks really delish!
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4 weeks ago
Thank you, Angie!
4 weeks ago
They look like the perfect wings. I am sure the zing of the lime and the creaminess of the coconut would keep me going for more!
4 weeks ago
Really good combination. Thanks for dropping by, Pola!
4 weeks ago
LOL! You crack me up from the morning! It’s so funny when the instruction was “written”… Even the recipe is for a beginner cook, I highly doubt anyone would put chicken in blender….anyway it was a good laugh.
Your chicken is baked perfectly! I like this kind of marinate & bake dish. Perfect for weekday dinner!
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4 weeks ago
Me too, it cracked me up the moment I read the instruction. Thank you, Nami!
4 weeks ago
Ray – I have to say that I know someone who needs “except the chicken”.
A friend that edits some of my recipes has actually written that in!!!! She keeps reminding me to write for the lowest common denominator. Oh my! What a tasty recipe! Love the use of lime instead of lemon. Your pictures are just as tasty as your recipe!
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4 weeks ago
I guess you are right, MJ and I will keep that in mind. ;=) Thank, MJ!
4 weeks ago
Because I am a chicken fan, I’m so sure i would love this!
4 weeks ago
Thank you, Peachy!
4 weeks ago
Oh, Ray, you really brought big smiles on my face early in the morning. Actually I laughed so hard I almost fell off the chair…haha. Yes, ‘Remember, don’t add the chicken into the blender!’….haha. We do, or at least I do, make some very silly mistakes in the kitchen sometimes. Just yesterday, I added water into my sliced big onions instead of oil for frying!…..hmmm. Love the marinade. I think the coconut and lime is a beautiful combination. Love the grilled look, too….mmmm. Hope you have lots of fun cooking. I would if I have such an amazing cooking stove like yours! Take care and hope you have a great day.
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4 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing the laughter on this MaryMoh! I thought it was really funny. Have a great weekend!
4 weeks ago
This dish looks great! I would love it if you linked up this recipe to my comfort foods blog hop for a chance to win a Wilton donut pan: http://bit.ly/yMcu5R
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4 weeks ago
Thank you, Matt! I will check it out.
4 weeks ago
Oh that picture has made me soooooo hungry. The recipe sounds just what I need for lunch – unfortunately not in a position to make this today but real soon!
Have a great weekend and congrats on the Top 9
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4 weeks ago
Thank you, Hester! I appreciate you dropping by.
4 weeks ago
This song will DEFINITELY be stuck in my head!!
This looks amazing, I usually don’t eat dark meat but I might have to try this out!
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4 weeks ago
I am having the same dilemma about the song. LOL! I am sure chicken breast would work on this recipe as well. Thank you, Beth!
4 weeks ago
Looks divine! I think this would also work well as a wing dish. You have a new subscriber!
4 weeks ago
I’m sure wings will work well on this. Thank you for subscribing!
4 weeks ago
That certainly sounds delicious, Ray. Sort of Thai green curry going in that marinade. Yum!
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4 weeks ago
Simple and delicious indeed. Thank you, Adora!
4 weeks ago
This chicken is gorgeous! I love all the flavors here, I would love to have this for dinner tonight! I think we would probably be amazed at what people would do
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4 weeks ago
Thank you for the compliment, Erin!
4 weeks ago
I love these flavors. Bookmarking this one. Pretty photo!
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4 weeks ago
Thanks, Alyce!
4 weeks ago
This sounds like a great recipe- love the combination of flavors. I agree that a longer marinating time is better. That is too funny about the instructions! I will have to try this recipe soon!
4 weeks ago
Thanks, Sarah! I’m glad you found it funny.
4 weeks ago
Hi Ray! Thanks for sharing this recipe! =) I love the vibrant beautiful colors in your photos. Nice job! From looking at the ingredients list, I can tell that I will like this recipe very much. And I love Rachel Ray. She has such a wonderful energy and such a fun character.
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4 weeks ago
Rachel is just fantastic, isn’t she? Thank you for the kind words, Sharon!
4 weeks ago
Did you share these with your neighbor when you grilled these babies outdoor? Because I’d come knocking at your door if I was your neighbor:) These drumsticks look and sound yummy. When there is a mix of lime and coconut milk, no Southeast Asian will say ‘no’ to this. Great one Ray!
4 weeks ago
OMG! … Bob my neighbor didn’t about this, Reese. He could be reading this blog, you know. LOL! Thank you for dropping by, Reese!
4 weeks ago
Ray, it sounds very flavoursome and I bet the aroma is enticing! I love all the marinade ingredients, so I have to remember your recipe. I think I have never used coconut milk in marinades (only in soups and Thaï curries).
By the way, I am sure I put such instructions in my posts too
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4 weeks ago
This coconut milk gives the chicken a richer flavor after grilling. Thank you, Sissi!
4 weeks ago
Lol, I love your sense of humor. I suddenly feel at home here. Someone else who wonders about the sanity of some people. This drew me in as I started singing the song over and over in my head when I saw it. It looks wicked delicious and a must make. Now if I can just remember not to toss the chicken in the blender….
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4 weeks ago
I never had tried marinating chicken in coconut milk yet, sounds interesting but I guess this would taste so good its something like a different version of tandoori chicken.
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4 weeks ago
Delightful combo for the marinade. What a great low carb idea with lots of vegetables on the side kind of recipe. Take care
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4 weeks ago
First, thanks for stopping by my blog! Appreciate it… Next – LOL
Loved reading that post! But let me tell you – I have a friend who just might put the chicken in the blender… believe me! This recipe looks and sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing 
I look forward to browsing around your blog 
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4 weeks ago
Oh how’d I miss this one. Looks fantastic. I’m hoping I have some drumsticks.
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3 weeks ago
This looks scrumptious, Ray. The lime zest would add a subtle taste to the chicken. Great post!
2 weeks ago
I am late in coming to the party, lime and coconut, great combo. Glad you posted this reicpe, one can find many recipes using lemon but few using lime.
Know what you mean, some people and common sense, got to wonder, but that’s what makes this such a wonderful world.
2 weeks ago
God I can kill for these drumsticks…..
You know I grill outside in winter too, infact the smoky flavors and the heat are more fun when its chilli outside…
Beautiful recipe…
2 weeks ago
OMG, Reem please don’t! LOL! Thanks for the compliment, Reem!
3 days ago
LOL! I guess if you’re writing a recipe, you gotta add those little tidbits sometimes for that one person that may take it literally and add the chicken too!
That’s too funny (I can’t stop laughing!).
This looks and sounds like a keeper of a marinade recipe. Served over some brown rice…mmmm! I’m gonna try it. Thanks for sharing and the chuckle, Ray!
2 days ago
Thank you, Cristina! I’m glad you found it funny.