Description
A simple recipe for tender chicken with a bright coconut lime flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the chicken.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve over rice or with your favorite side dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Chicken, easy chicken recipe, tropical chicken, lime chicken, coconut chicken, quick dinner