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Easy Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
– 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1-2 limes)
– 1 tablespoon lime zest
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
– 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Lime wedges, for serving


Instructions

Creating Easy Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken is straightforward and fun. Follow these simple steps to achieve a flavorful dish:

1. Prep the Ingredients: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir to combine.
6. Return Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken with the sauce.
7. Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
8. Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and lime juice accordingly.
9. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
10. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish.

This process makes it easy to enjoy a delicious meal that feels gourmet without the extra effort.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Protein: 30g