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Lime Coconut Chicken Skillet Recipe

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4.2 from 7 reviews

This Lime Chicken recipe offers a vibrant, creamy dish featuring juicy chicken breasts simmered in a zesty coconut lime sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner, it combines the richness of full-fat coconut milk with fresh lime juice and aromatic spices, delivering a deliciously balanced meal ready in just 25 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons olive, avocado, or coconut oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • ¼ cup chicken stock or broth
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1½ cups canned coconut milk (unsweetened, full fat)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ cup fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Add the oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Prepare chicken: If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets to ensure faster and even cooking.
  3. Sauté the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Season the side facing up with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until each side is browned and the chicken is cooked through or nearly done.
  4. Remove chicken: Take the chicken out of the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
  5. Make the sauce: Pour chicken stock, lime juice, and coconut milk into the skillet. Stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Keep some coconut milk in the can to drizzle later.
  6. Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, cover, and let simmer on medium to medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Finish and serve: Just before serving, drizzle some reserved coconut milk over the chicken. Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top. Serve warm with your choice of vegetables or potatoes to enjoy the rich coconut lime sauce.

Notes

  • Slice chicken breasts horizontally for even cooking if they are thick.
  • Use full-fat unsweetened coconut milk to achieve the creamy sauce texture and flavor.
  • Save a little coconut milk from the can to drizzle over the finished dish for extra richness.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, or rice.
  • Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste preferences.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/lime-coconut-chicken-skillet-recipe/