Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Coconut Lime Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection, then baked in a luscious coconut milk and lime sauce, creating a dish that is both exotic and comforting.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 total chicken breasts)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for topping
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
- 2 limes
- 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet or dutch oven over medium heat, then add the coconut oil and olive oil.
- Combine the flour and cilantro in a bowl, then coat each chicken breast with the mixture and pan-sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix coconut milk, broth, sugar, and juice from 1 lime in a bowl.
- Pour coconut milk mixture over chicken, bake for 10-15 minutes at 375°.
- Drizzle remaining lime juice over chicken, sprinkle with salt, pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
