Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken
Enjoy a quick and delicious Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken made in under 30 minutes. Try this easy recipe tonight for a flavorful dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped, plus more for topping)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
- 2 limes
- 1 green onion (chopped, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat coconut oil and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Coat chicken breasts in a mixture of flour and chopped cilantro, then sear on each side for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, and lime juice in a bowl; pour over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Find it online: https://glutenfreecookingguide.com/creamy-coconut-lime-chicken/