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Coconut Lime Chicken

Coconut Lime Chicken

Discover the magic of Coconut Lime Chicken—a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner with creamy coconut milk and zesty lime. Perfect for busy evenings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • q.s. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can (400 ml) Coconut milk
  • 2 Limes (juice and zest)
  • 1-2 fresh Red chilies (finely chopped) (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Grater or zester

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden-brown and cooked through.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped chilies, stir for a minute.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
  7. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the chicken, and let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

If you're missing an ingredient, feel free to swap chicken for thighs for juicier meat or use soy sauce instead of fish sauce for a milder flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding a splash of water or coconut milk to loosen the sauce.
Taste the sauce as you cook and adjust seasoning to suit your preference. A squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving can revive the flavor if the dish loses some vibrancy upon reheating.
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