Lime-in-the-Coconut Drumsticks

Posted on January 19, 2012 | by Ray

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! :=)

Lime-in-the-Coconut Drumsticks

Serves 5 adults

Recipe was adapted from Everyday by Rachel Ray

INGREDIENTS:

10 chicken drumsticks with the skin on

Marinade Ingredients

3 cloves garlic - crushed
3 Tablespoon chopped ginger
1 cup chopped scallion - green and white parts included
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup honey
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
1 Tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

DIRECTIONS:

Place all the marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor to puree.
Make two deep slits on one side of the drumsticks.
Combine marinade and drumsticks in a large Ziploc bag.
Place the bag flat in the refrigerator for two hours (overnight is better).
Turn the bag every hour if possible.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Transfer chicken in the baking sheet.
Discard the marinade.
Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.
Turn each drumsticks and bake until cooked through for about 10 minutes.

Cooking Notes

Serve with rice and hot sweet chili sauce on the side.

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61 Comments → “Lime-in-the-Coconut Drumsticks”

Kiri W.

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year 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!
  
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Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

1 year ago

I love the flavor profile of this recipe. Grilling was a great idea
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- Ray
  
  1 year 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!
  
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Tina@flourtrader

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Love your comment! Thank you, Tina!
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes

1 year ago

I have all the ingredients except the chicken drumsticks….;-(
It looks really delish!
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  1 year ago
  
  Thank you, Angie!
  
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PolaM

1 year 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!

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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Really good combination. Thanks for dropping by, Pola!
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Me too, it cracked me up the moment I read the instruction. Thank you, Nami!
  
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mjskit

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  I guess you are right, MJ and I will keep that in mind. ;=) Thank, MJ!
  
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peachkins

1 year ago

Because I am a chicken fan, I’m so sure i would love this!

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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Thank you, Peachy!
  
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MaryMoh

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Thank you for sharing the laughter on this MaryMoh! I thought it was really funny. Have a great weekend!
  
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Matt @ RecipeLion

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Thank you, Matt! I will check it out.
  
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Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen

1 year 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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  1 year ago
  
  Thank you, Hester! I appreciate you dropping by.
  
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Beth

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year 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!
  
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Unorthodox Epicure

1 year ago

Looks divine! I think this would also work well as a wing dish. You have a new subscriber!

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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  I’m sure wings will work well on this. Thank you for subscribing!
  
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Adora's Box

1 year ago

That certainly sounds delicious, Ray. Sort of Thai green curry going in that marinade. Yum!
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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Simple and delicious indeed. Thank you, Adora!
  
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Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Thank you for the compliment, Erin!
  
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alyce @ culinary thymes

1 year ago

I love these flavors. Bookmarking this one. Pretty photo!
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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Thanks, Alyce!
  
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Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The World

1 year 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!

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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Thanks, Sarah! I’m glad you found it funny.
  
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Sharon | Chinese Soup Pot

1 year 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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  1 year ago
  
  Rachel is just fantastic, isn’t she? Thank you for the kind words, Sharon!
  
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Reese@SeasonwithSpice

1 year 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!

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- Ray
  
  1 year 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!
  
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Sissi

1 year 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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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  This coconut milk gives the chicken a richer flavor after grilling. Thank you, Sissi!
  
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Kim Bee

1 year 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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Raymund

1 year 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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Bams Kitchen

1 year 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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Marsha @ The Harried Cook

1 year 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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Greg

1 year ago

Oh how’d I miss this one. Looks fantastic. I’m hoping I have some drumsticks.
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Purabi Naha

1 year ago

This looks scrumptious, Ray. The lime zest would add a subtle taste to the chicken. Great post!

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Norma Chang

1 year 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.

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Reem | Simply Reem

1 year 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…

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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  OMG, Reem please don’t! LOL! Thanks for the compliment, Reem!
  
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Cristina

1 year 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!

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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Thank you, Cristina! I’m glad you found it funny.
  
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Inessa-GrabandgoRecipes

1 year ago

I just discovered your site, Beautiful
I love Philippino food, this is just perfect place for me.
Chicken looks great- delish!!!
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Thank you

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Sawsan@ chef in disguise

1 year ago

You made me laugh with the chicken and the blender Ray.
This really sounds like a flavorful recipe,pinned to try soon
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  1 year ago
  
  Thank you, Sawsan!
  
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A_Boleyn

1 year ago

Sounds like an easy make-ahead (with the marinade) which you can then toss on the bbq for company or the family to enjoy.

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Bam's Kitchen

1 year ago

These chicken drum sticks look finger licking good! I am glad you did not put the drumsticks in the blender- might have been a bit messy.

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Sharyn Dimmick

1 year ago

This looks delicious, except for that hefty amount of honey in the marinade.

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- Ray
  
  1 year ago
  
  Thank you and that amount of honey is what makes it more delicious!
  
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Asmita

1 year ago

Hi Ray,
Just read your beautiful guest post with shrimp and asparagus. It looked delicious and easy to make.
I am loving this recipe too. I like the grilling method that you used. I have been grilling a lot these days and looks like this chicken will be made soon at my place.

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jennifer

6 months ago

great recipe…. sweet, has a little kick in its bite. I cooked it on 350 degrees for 45 minutes, hoping it would be tender and it was. YUMMY

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- Ray
  
  6 months ago
  
  Thank you, Jennifer! I’m glad that you liked it.
  
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