Description
Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to tropical paradise. Juicy chicken breasts simmer in a luscious coconut milk sauce, brightened with zesty lime and aromatic ginger. This easy recipe is full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or with fresh veggies, and watch as it becomes a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and lime juice; mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add honey, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the sauce thickens slightly, garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot over rice or alongside vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg