One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

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5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    651 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

This creamy, zesty and delicious one pan Coconut Lime Chicken cooks in just 30 minutes! Skinless and boneless chicken thighs are first pan seared then braised in coconut milk until tender and packed with flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the chicken

  • 8 chicken thighs , skinless and boneless
  • 2 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1 tbsp flour (can use fluten-free flour)
  • 1 tsp paprika optional, sweet
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil light or rapeseed oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper finely diced, green
  • 2 shallot finely diced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (purée)
  • 1 tsp sriracha , or more to taste
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce light
  • ​400 g coconut milk full-fat
  • 3 tbsp coconut cream (optional)
  • 1 lime zest only

To serve

  • 2 tbsp peanuts roughly chopped, salted
  • 5 spring onions , finely diced
  • red pepper flakes
  • Coriander cilantro), chopped, fresh
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Trim the chicken thighs of any fat and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and lightly dust with a little flour on both sides.
  2. Heat the coconut oil / oil in a large pan and sear the chicken over medium high heat for a few minutes per side until golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Add the lime juice to the hot pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape and browned bits stuck to the bottom loose (that's where the tasty is!).
  4. Turn the heat down and add the garlic, ginger and diced jalapeno. Stir in the shallots, cook for a couple of minutes then add the tomato paste, Sriracha and soy sauce.
  5. Pour the coconut milk and cream into the pan and give everything a good stir. Place the chicken thighs back into the pan, add the lime zest and cover with a lid. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Garnish the dish with finely chopped spring onions, peanuts and coriander leaves plus some chopped chili or red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 651kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g (59%) Monounsaturated Fat 19g (95%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 1930mg (80%) Potassium 687mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 642IU (13%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 651 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 651kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 1930mg 80%
Potassium 687mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 642IU 13%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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