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A skillet of coconut lime chicken.

Coconut Lime Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Carmyn Suzor

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil divided
  • 7 oz full-fat coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tabelspoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Season the breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, melt one tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts on one side for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip over and cook for another 3-5 minutes until browned. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set to the side.
  • Add a tablespoon of coconut oil back to the same skillet and toss in the chopped onion, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken stock, lime juice, cilantro, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk, stir, and simmer again for another 5 minutes. Add the arrowroot powder/water mixture to the pan, boil, and reduce back down to a simmer until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the chicken breasts back to the pan and cook in the sauce mixture for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Top with fresh limes and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Lime Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Protein 27g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.