Description
A delightful Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken recipe that brings together tender chicken breasts in a luscious coconut milk and lime sauce, with hints of ginger and paprika for a burst of flavor. This dish is a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and savory notes that will elevate your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and ginger.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Stir in lime juice and zest.
- Cook the Dish: Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra richness, add 1 tablespoon butter to the sauce at the end of cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier version, stir in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or sliced fresh chili.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian-Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
