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Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken

Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken: A Flavor-Packed Family Delight

Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken offers a delightful meal that combines tender chicken with a cozy coconut milk sauce and zesty lime, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless breasts chicken skinless
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 diced onion onion
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust for spice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 can coconut milk light coconut milk optional
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh preferred
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Combine chicken stock and cornstarch in a bowl. Pour into skillet with vegetables, add chili flakes and turmeric. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Pour in coconut milk. Simmer on low heat for another 3-5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and heavy cream.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, ensuring it's submerged in sauce. Cook for 5-10 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro. Pair with basmati rice or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat gently on the stovetop.

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