Description
Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken is a tropical, flavorful dish where tender chicken breasts are cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with lime juice and zest, creating a creamy, satisfying meal that’s quick and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and browned on the outside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
- Add lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using), stirring to incorporate the flavors.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to soak up the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve the chicken with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add fresh chopped chili to the sauce.
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or cauliflower steaks.
Feel free to add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free—check chicken broth for added gluten if concerned.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat the dish in a skillet with a splash of water or chicken broth to prevent the sauce from thickening too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry, Simmer
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
