Description
This coconut lime chicken recipe features chicken thighs or breasts cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with full-fat coconut milk, lime zest, and garlic. The dish takes about 30 minutes, serves 4 people, and pairs perfectly with rice or potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or coconut oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup green beans trimmed
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime slices for garnish
- Toasted coconut for garnish
- Cooked rice or potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil or coconut oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the shallot, minced garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet along with the green beans. Cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the beans are tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and green beans, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro, lime slices, and toasted coconut. Serve hot over rice or alongside potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 30