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Coconut Honey Lime Chicken Thighs
Sweet and tangy, these Coconut Honey Lime Chicken Thighs cooked on the stove top is full of flavour and will have you reaching for seconds! Make it for dinner tonight or as a meal prep.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 501 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk full fat
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ~⅓ cup lime juice 1.5 limes, less if you prefer something less tangy
- lime zest of 1 lime
- 8-10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Combine and mix together the coconut milk, garlic, chili pepper flakes, honey, salt, lime juice, and zest.
- Set aside half of the mixture and marinate the chicken thighs in the other half.
- Marinate overnight or for 20 minutes.
- When ready, set your pan on medium heat and add olive oil and butter.
- Add the chicken thighs (with the marinade shaken off) to the skillet, smooth side down.
- Pan sear for 5 minutes, baste with 1-2 tablespoon of the marinade that was set aside, then flip and cook for 6 to 7 more minutes, or until cooked through.
- Top with a splash of lime juice on top if you wish before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
222mg
(74%)
Sodium
847mg
(35%)
Potassium
762mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
745IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 847mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 745IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.