Description
Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich coconut sauce and a zesty lime flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest, stirring to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Adjust lime juice according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken, Coconut Chicken, Lime Chicken, Skillet Chicken