Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken dish that balances the richness of coconut milk with the zesty tang of lime. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, lime juice, honey, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer to blend flavors. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve over jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or steamed veggies.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
