Description
Indulge in the flavorful combination of creamy coconut and zesty lime with this easy-to-make Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken. Perfect for a quick dinner with a touch of tropical flair.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (full fat)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, sear the chicken breasts in olive oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, lime zest, and honey. Simmer.
- Finish Cooking: Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
- Substitute chicken thighs for extra tenderness or add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
