Description
This Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy coconut and lime sauce, infused with aromatic cilantro and garlic. A perfect balance of flavors that is both comforting and exotic.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for topping
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 limes
- 1 green onion, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet or dutch oven over medium heat, then add the coconut oil and olive oil.
- Combine the flour and cilantro in a bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the mixture until coated, then place it in the skillet. Pan-sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Mix coconut milk, broth, sugar, and juice from 1 lime in a bowl.
- Remove skillet from heat. Pour coconut milk mixture over chicken. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 375° or until chicken reaches 165° internally.
- Drizzle remaining lime juice over chicken. Season with salt, pepper, extra cilantro, and green onions. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa.
- To add a spicy kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Coconut Milk Chicken
