Coconut Lime Chicken
Coconut Lime Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that infuses your dinner with tropical flavors. This easy one-pan recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, enhanced by the zesty brightness of fresh lime. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Pair it with rice, quinoa, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 7 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- Juice of 1 lime
- Seasonings (red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper)
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining coconut oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in chicken stock, lime juice, seasonings, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate coconut milk and simmer for another 5 minutes. Mix arrowroot powder with water and stir into the sauce; return to simmer until thickened.
- Add chicken back into the pan; cook until fully heated through. Serve garnished with lime slices and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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