5.0 from 15 votes
Coconut Lime Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken pieces covered in a creamy coconut lime sauce with ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs. You can have this delicious meal on the dinner table in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- Rice, for serving (can use cauliflower rice or quinoa)
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer, don’t overcrowd the pan. If you need to cook it in two batches, that is fine. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken, with juices, to a plate. Set aside.
- Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the coconut milk, broth, lime zest, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the pan. Stir in the cilantro and basil. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve warm with rice and lime wedges.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
456mg
(19%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.