Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken
Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken is a tropical-inspired dish that elevates ordinary chicken to new heights with its rich coconut milk and zesty lime sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken coated in a luscious, creamy sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. This dish captures the flavors of summer and will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for searing
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of cooking oil.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and soy sauce, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg