Description
Coconut Lime Chicken is a tropical delight that will transform your weeknight dinner into an exotic escape. This vibrant dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy coconut sauce infused with zesty lime, aromatic ginger, and fresh herbs. With just one skillet required, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also provides minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful option that promises to impress your loved ones. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside grilled vegetables for a complete meal bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 7 oz full-fat coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup red onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder mixed with water
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat one tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of coconut oil and sauté diced onion until soft. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken stock, lime juice, cilantro, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add the arrowroot mixture to thicken the sauce; bring to a boil again before reducing to simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook in the sauce for another 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg