Coconut Lime Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Flavorful Meals
A delicious tropical recipe that brings a burst of flavor to your table with juicy chicken and a zesty lime-coconut sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: tropical
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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