Irresistible 25-Minute Coconut Lime Chicken Bliss
A flavorful dish combining coconut and lime for a tropical twist on chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 limes (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken for up to 2 hours.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad.
- Adjust lime juice to taste if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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