The Cheesecake Factory Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

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Lately, The Cheesecake Factory has gained significant recognition for its Thai Coconut Lime Chicken recipe. This recipe is exceptional, with a perfectly balanced tropical flavor of coconut milk and sweet-and-sour mango! Now, you can make this exact Cheesecake Factory recipe at home!

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This Thai Chicken is something I tend to go for on days when I want a flavorful, fuss-free meal. This curry is ready in absolutely no time and makes for a lip-smacking, very nutritious meal. In fact, this curry is the perfect canvas for adding a bunch of veggies, which will all soak up the rich sauce’s flavor.

Not just the veggies but many ingredients, like coconut and mangoes, give this recipe that perfect zest. The Cheesecake Factory has undoubtedly done well with this dish!

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Equipments Required

Measuring Cups and Spoons: If you want your Thai chicken to taste exactly like the one at Cheesecake Factory, you’ll need to be precise with the measurements. A set of measuring cups and spoons will be handy for that.
Bowl: You will need a medium-sized bowl to mix all the sauces and prepare the curry base.
Whisk: A whisk will help you mix the sauces easily.
Large Skillet: A single large skillet will be good enough for the whole recipe.
Large Spoon: Go for a wooden spoon, if you can, for all the mixing and stirring.
Large Knife: This recipe involves little chopping or slicing. But for the little bit, a large, sharp knife is used to get clean cuts.
Chopping Board: To prevent your chopping board from moving around, you can secure it with a wet paper towel underneath.

The Cheesecake Factory Thai Lemon Chicken Ingredients

The Cheesecake Factory Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Ingredients & Substitutions

Note: The ingredients mentioned in this section make 4 portions of The Cheesecake Factory Thai Coconut Lime Chicken. You can always change and adjust the quantities of the ingredients according to the number. of servings you wish to make.

1 Diced Chicken Breast: You can also use chicken thighs for a fattier piece of meat.
1.5 Teaspoons Sesame Oil: You can use canola oil if you don’t have sesame oil. However, sesame oil adds more flavor to this particular recipe.
1 Teaspoon Vegetable Oil: You can use sunflower oil or canola oil as a substitute.
½ Cup Coconut Milk: This essential ingredient will add a lovely creamy flavor to the curry. You can use light or full-fat coconut milk.
½ Tablespoon Red Curry Paste: You can also use yellow curry paste if you want a subtle flavor for the curry.
3 Ounces Mushrooms: You can use button mushrooms or even Shiitake mushrooms for a sharp flavor. Slice the mushrooms for this recipe.
½ Cup of Diced Mangoes: Ensure your mangoes are ripe for that balanced sweet and sour flavor.
¼ Cup Salted Cashews
Chopped Cilantro For Garnish

Preparation And Cooking Time

Preparation Time	Cooking Time	Total Time
10 Minutes	30 Minutes	40 Minutes

How To Make Cheesecake Factory Thai Coconut Lime Chicken At Home

Step 1

Add sesame oil and vegetable oil to a pan or wok over medium heat, and sauté your cashews in the same oil until browned, then take them out and keep them aside.

Step 2

In the same pan with the hot oil, add your red curry paste.

Step 3

Add the diced chicken to the same pot once the curry paste is a little hot.

Step 4

Once the chicken is browned on both sides for 2-4 minutes, add the prepared sauce base.

Step 5

Top that off with the coconut milk, and let it simmer for 5-8 minutes.

Step 6

Follow that by adding sliced mushrooms to the same, and let the curry simmer for another 5-8 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft.

Step 7

Finally, add diced mangoes to the curry and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

Once the curry is done simmering, garnish it with chopped cilantro and roasted cashews.

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Step 9

Your Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Curry is ready.

FAQs About Cheesecake Factory Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

What is the purpose of using vegetable and sesame oil for this recipe?

Vegetables and sesame oil are used to make this recipe as they have slightly different smoking points and, hence, different purposes. While vegetable oil, with its high smoking point and neutral flavor, is better for sauteing chicken and veggies, sesame oil adds a lot of flavor and is an essential ingredient in many Asian-inspired dishes.

Why is a ripe mango added to this recipe?

Ripe mango definitely adds a sweet and sour flavor to the recipe, which is very much needed for the overall flavor. But it also adds a lovely velvety texture to the dish.

Can this recipe be made with bone-in chicken?

Yes, you can make this recipe with bone-in chicken as long as you adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Can rotisserie chicken be used to make this dish?

No, it is best not to use rotisserie chicken, as it may turn dry and rubbery when cooked with the sauce.

Why is lime juice also added to the sauce along with vinegar?

Lime juice is added to the sauce to give it a fresh citrus flavor and help tenderize the chicken.

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Expert Tips That I Recommend

If you want to experiment with the flavors, this recipe can also be made with yellow or green Thai curry paste.
While cooking the chicken, ensure that the flame is either medium or low, as a high flame will burn the sesame oil.
If you want umami flavors, you can add soy sauce to the curry base with fish sauce or oyster sauce.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

This Cheesecake Factory Thai Coconut Lime Chicken recipe is very healthy. It does not have many calories per portion and is also packed with protein. Moreover, it makes for a nutritionally dense and balanced meal when paired with the right carbohydrates.

Calories	460 kcal
Carbohydrates	21 g
Protein	31 g
Fat	30 g
Saturated Fat	15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	5 g
Monounsaturated Fat	6 g
Trans Fat	0.04 g
Cholesterol	73 mg
Sodium	653 mg
Potassium	975 mg
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	11 g
Vitamin A	895 IU
Vitamin C	43 mg
Calcium	51 mg
Iron	4 mg

Besides being delicious, this Thai chicken can also be enjoyed by people with gluten intolerance, lactose-intolerant people, and even those on a keto diet, just that people on a keto diet will have to use a less refined carbohydrate to go with the recipe.

The Cheesecake Factory Thai Lemon Chicken Recipe

Recipe Variations For Different Diets

Nut-Free Diet: If you are allergic to any tree nut, I recommend eliminating cashews from this recipe.
Soy-Free Diet: If you are allergic to soybeans, you can replace the soy sauce added to the curry base with fish or oyster sauce.
Low-Calorie Diet: People trying to watch their weight or following a low-calorie diet should stick to chicken breasts for this recipe and use extra-virgin olive oil in place of vegetable oil.

Storing And Reheating This Recipe

Storing This Recipe:

In The Refrigerator: Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and place them in the coldest part of your refrigerator. If the storage conditions are optimum, the curry will stay fresh for up to three days.
In The Freezer: Transfer the curry to an airtight container and place it in the freezer. The curry will stay okay this way for about two months. Ensure you thaw the curry well before reheating.

Reheating This Recipe:

On The Stove: Transfer it to a skillet and heat over medium heat until the chicken is hot and the curry base begins to simmer. After that, serve with your choice of side.
In The Microwave: To reheat the dish more quickly, add it to a microwave-safe bowl and heat it for 30-second intervals at the highest power setting your microwave allows. Heat the soup until it is hot, about 1-2 minutes, depending on the quantity.

What To Serve With This Recipe

This Thai Coconut-Lime Chicken recipe tastes delicious and pairs well with plenty of side options, both traditional and modern. To serve it the traditional way, pair it with a side of steaming-hot Jasmine Rice.

You can also take it a step further and serve the dish with Fried Rice. Simple, Stir-Fried Noodles also make a good side, in my opinion. Other than that, many people like mixing this recipe with more Westernized sides, like Mashed Potatoes or French Fries.

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Conclusion

I bet most of you cannot wait to try this fantastic recipe! Packed with so much protein, I love that this meal is so nutritious! Hence, it has become a regular preparation in my kitchen!

But it is not just the nutritional values of this recipe that make it a standout! Packed with the goodness of lovely flavors and textures, this recipe pays homage to modern Thai cuisine. Once you try it yourself, I guarantee you will make it weekly!

Before I conclude, I would like to say that when you do try making this recipe, let me know in the comments below how it turned out for you overall. You can also mention if you tried any variations of this recipe and how those turned out! I’ll see you next time!