Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lime, creating a dish that is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika for seasoning
Coconut Lime Sauce:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, cook onion until soft. Add garlic, coconut milk, lime juice, zest, and honey. Simmer.
- Cook Chicken: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Cover and simmer until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest, then garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
