Description
Savory creamy coconut lime chicken brings tropical flavors dancing right onto your dinner plate. Tender chicken simmered in a silky sauce delivers a simple yet satisfying meal that feels like a quick culinary escape.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 limes
- 1 green onion, chopped
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine ¼ cup flour with salt and pepper on a plate. Thoroughly coat each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Sear each chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup coconut milk, ⅔ cup chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar into the skillet. Squeeze juice from 1 lime into the mixture.
- Simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes, allowing chicken to cook completely and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates. Pour remaining sauce over the meat.
- Garnish with ¼ cup chopped cilantro and 1 chopped green onion. Serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and quick-cooking result.
- Toast the flour mixture with a pinch of cayenne pepper to add a subtle warmth and complexity to the dish.
- For a lighter version, swap coconut milk with low-fat coconut milk or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to help the juices redistribute, ensuring each bite stays moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg