Description
Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish that melds tropical coconut and zesty lime with tender chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet impressive dinner. The creamy sauce, enriched with coconut milk and fresh lime juice, enhances the chicken’s natural flavors, ensuring every bite is delightful. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables to create a complete meal that will leave your family and friends raving.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat coconut and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and cilantro. Coat each chicken breast in this mixture and sear in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Mix coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, and juice from one lime in a separate bowl. Pour this sauce over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with juice from the remaining lime, season as desired, garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lime juice and spices prior to cooking. Experiment by adding vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas into the baking dish for extra nutrition.