Coconut Lime Chicken: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for coconut lime chicken that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts, cooking for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the lime juice according to your taste preference.
- This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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