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Thai Coconut Lime Chicken

With the bright tropical flavors of lime, coconut and cilantro, Thai Coconut Lime Chicken is a perfect quick and tasty weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

Instructions

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  1. Prep the cilantro and green onions as needed.
  2. 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).
  3. Remove chicken, cover and hold in 170 degree oven while preparing sauce.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove breasts from oven and drizzle with remaining lime juice. Spoon sauce over them, then top with the scallions and cilantro.
  6. Enjoy

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.