Description
This Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a cilantro-infused flour, seared to perfection, then baked in a luscious coconut milk and lime sauce. The result is a creamy, tangy, and aromatic dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 limes
- 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add coconut oil and olive oil. Combine flour and cilantro, then coat each chicken breast in the mixture. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Mix the sauce: While the chicken is searing, mix coconut milk, broth, sugar, and juice from 1 lime in a bowl.
- Bake: Remove skillet from heat, pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle lime juice over the chicken. Season with salt, pepper, extra cilantro, and green onions. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Tropical, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Tropical Chicken Dish
