Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe
A creamy, zesty dish with tender chicken cooked in a coconut lime sauce. Perfect for a tropical twist on your dinner table. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and honey. Stir to combine.
- Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness. Add a pinch of chili flakes for some heat. Serve with rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.