Creamy Coconut Chicken Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Coconut Chicken Skillet
Description
This recipe for Creamy Coconut Chicken Skillet uses four boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with garlic powder, ground coriander, coconut sugar, salt, and pepper. After browning the chicken in coconut oil, a sauce is made by whisking together coconut milk, lime juice, and gluten-free flour. The mixture simmers with chicken broth to lift the browned bits from the pan and thicken the sauce. Returning the chicken to the skillet finishes cooking it as it absorbs the rich coconut-lime sauce.
The resulting dish has a creamy texture from the coconut milk with a slightly tangy note from lime juice and a warming background from coriander and garlic. Coconut sugar adds a subtle sweetness that balances the flavors. Chopped cilantro and green onion garnish freshen the dish and provide herbal brightness.
This skillet meal is practical for dinners paired with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables. The leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. Substitutions like boneless chicken thighs or different proteins, and alternatives to coconut sugar and broth are possible without drastic changes to the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast about 4 total chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed ground
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar cane sugar, brown sugar, or honey
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour or any other flour
- 1/4 cup cilantro plus more for topping, chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or any other oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 lime or lemon
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1-2 green onion for garnish, chopped
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
Instructions
- Season the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts with Kosher salt and ground pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed, and 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, and rub it on both sides.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk the 1 cup coconut milk, lime juice from 2 limes, and 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour until well combined. Season with a pinch of Kosher salt and ground pepper.
- Add the 2/3 cup chicken broth to the pan and stir through the bottom to get all those delicious brown bits unstuck. Then add the coconut mixture.
- The sauce will start to thicken pretty quickly; return the chicken to the pan and continue to cook into the sauce for 6-8 minutes more, or until fully cooked through and hot.
- Once the chicken is done, garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (chopped).
- Sprinkle everything with salt, pepper, extra chopped cilantro, and 1-2 green onion chopped, and enjoy!
Notes
- Four chicken breasts equal about 2 pounds; slice thick breasts lengthwise if smaller pieces are preferred.
- Boneless chicken thighs or seafood like salmon or shrimp can substitute the chicken breasts.
- Coconut sugar may be replaced with cane sugar or honey to adjust sweetness.
- Chicken broth can be swapped with vegetable broth or water as needed.
- Use liquid canned coconut milk, not cream, to control calories and maintain sauce consistency.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days for convenient reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1047mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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