Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken
Discover how to make Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken in just 30 minutes! A delightful blend of flavors awaits—try this easy recipe tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 green onion (chopped, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, combine coconut oil and olive oil.
- 3. Coat chicken breasts in flour mixed with cilantro and sear them in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 5. Mix coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, and juice from one lime in a bowl, then pour over chicken.
- 6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 7. Drizzle remaining lime juice over the top and garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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