Recipe Note:
For a spicier dish, add more chili flakes or fresh chili. You can substitute chicken thighs for even juicier meat. Serve with your favorite side dish like rice, pasta, or vegetables for a complete meal. This Coconut Lime Chicken can also be transformed into a curry by adding more vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or spinach.
Coconut Lime Chicken
This Coconut Lime Chicken recipe combines the rich creaminess of coconut milk with the refreshing zest of lime for a delicious, tropical dish. Perfect for dinner, it can be served with rice, pasta, or even as a curry. Quick and easy to make, this meal will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless
- 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat for creamier texture
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp Lime Zest For added flavor
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 inch Ginger Fresh, minced
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes Optional for spice
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil For cooking
- 1 cup Cilantro Fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 2. In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Pour in the coconut milk and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 4. Add lime juice and lime zest to the skillet, stirring to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 450
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Potassium: 600mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 200 IU
- Vitamin C: 25mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 2mg