Coconut Lime Chicken
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
427 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Coconut Lime Chicken
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This Thai-inspired coconut lime chicken recipe is fast, comforting, and simple to make! The sauce is silky and zesty. Ready in just over 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 (13.5 ounce) Can coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice + zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 small handful fresh basil chopped (or more, to taste)
- 1 small handful fresh cilantro chopped (or more, to taste)
- 1 small handful scallions chopped (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Cut up the chicken into bite-size pieces and sprinkle them with the garlic powder and some salt & pepper (I just do this right on the cutting board).
- Chop the onion then add it to a deep skillet over medium-high heat along with the olive oil. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook it for about 5 minutes (stir it occasionally). Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the coconut milk (shake the can first), lime juice + zest, and sugar. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the sauce is somewhat reduced. This won't be a thick sauce, but reducing does help concentrate flavors and thicken it up a bit.
- Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for a few more minutes. Stir in the cilantro, basil, and scallions right before serving. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed. This dish goes well with rice. I serve it with extra lime wedges (and you can top each bowl with extra cilantro/basil/scallions too if you wish).
Notes
- The best trick for fresh ginger: Keep some in your freezer (I just put in a ZipLoc bag), and it's easier to grate and you will always have some on-hand.
- I recommend Thai Kitchen coconut milk. It tends to be less watery than other brands that I've tried. Feel free to use your favorite brand.
Don't be shy to play with the ingredient quantities:
Add more sugar, ginger, or lime to suit your tastes. If you happen to have fish sauce, add some in - it'll be delish. Add a chili pepper or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Add more sugar, ginger, or lime to suit your tastes. If you happen to have fish sauce, add some in - it'll be delish.
- Add a chili pepper or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
699mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
130IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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