Description
This creamy coconut lime chicken is an easy, one-pan dinner made with coconut milk, fresh lime juice, and tender chicken breasts. The dish is bursting with flavor and pairs perfectly with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 chili pepper, minced (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup coconut cream (full-fat)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chili pepper (if using), and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, lime juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the coconut cream and return to a simmer. Add the chicken back to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot over rice, zoodles, or steamed veggies.
Notes
- Cutting the chicken breasts in half helps them cook evenly and more quickly.
- For a gluten-free option, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- The brown sugar is optional but adds a bit of sweetness to balance the tanginess of lime juice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
