Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken, a delightful fusion dish that brings together the richness of coconut milk, the zing of lime, and perfectly cooked chicken breasts. This recipe is a burst of flavors that will transport you to a sunny island getaway with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, and lime zest. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Finish Cooking: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Pairs perfectly with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion / Tropical-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
