Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Coconut Lime Chicken, a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lime juice, garlic, and ginger. The result is a rich and vibrant meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can whip up this one-skillet wonder in just 20 minutes! Serve it over fragrant rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a truly customizable dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 large onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno (finely diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely diced)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger (diced or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 14-ounce can canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Lime zest (from one lime)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté onion and jalapeno until softened. Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- 3. Stir in coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, and lime juice. Let the sauce thicken for about 3-4 minutes.
- 4. Return chicken to the pan; cook until fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- 5. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg