Thai Coconut Lime Chicken
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
194 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Thai Coconut Lime Chicken
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With the bright tropical flavors of lime, coconut and cilantro, Thai Coconut Lime Chicken is a perfect quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken breast cutlets
- nonstick spray or oil for sauteeing
- salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 large lime or 2 small, zested and juiced
- pinch ground cayenne pepper
- 4 scallions sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro minced
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Instructions
- Prep the cilantro and green onions as needed.
- In a medium skillet, sautee the chicken breasts in oil or cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through (you can use an instant read thermometer to test for doneness).
- Remove chicken, cover and hold in 170 degree oven while preparing sauce.
- Deglaze the chicken pan with coconut milk, then add cayenne, lime zest, half of the lime juice, pinch of cayenne and salt to taste. Heat until warmed.
- Remove breasts from oven and drizzle with remaining lime juice. Spoon sauce over them, then top with the scallions and cilantro.
- Enjoy
Nutrition Information
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Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
536mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
229IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
15 reviews
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