Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken
This Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful and creamy dish with a tropical twist. The combination of coconut milk, lime, and cilantro creates a refreshing and zesty sauce that pairs perfectly with tender chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sub coconut sugar
- 2 limes
- 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Coat the chicken: Dredge chicken breasts in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet, heat coconut and olive oil, then sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Make the sauce: Add garlic, coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, and lime juice to the skillet. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of lime and cilantro to suit your taste preferences.
- For a thicker sauce, you can mix a little cornstarch with water and add it to the sauce while simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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