Coconut Lime Chicken

Coconut Lime Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    19

Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this luscious Coconut Lime Chicken. Tender chicken thighs are simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lime, creating a symphony of flavors that will elevate your dinner routine.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    194 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    38 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    637 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 14 mins Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Place chicken in pan and sear until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip chicken over and cook until browned, 6 to 8 minutes more. Remove chicken to a plate.

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 12 mins Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook until onion is softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Add in chicken stock, coconut milk, honey, Sriracha, and soy sauce. Bring mixture to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Cook sauce for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 13 mins In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir lime juice and cornstarch together. Stir cornstarch mixture and lime zest into the pan, and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken, 5 to 8 minutes. Taste sauce, and adjust salt, pepper, honey and Sriracha amounts as needed. Add chicken thighs and any accumulated juices back to the skillet. Continue cooking until chicken is heated and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View 0 mins To serve, sprinkle fresh cilantro over the chicken, and squeeze more fresh lime juice over the top if desired. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired.

For an even richer flavor, consider using full-fat coconut milk.
If you don't have fresh lime zest, you can use dried, but fresh is preferred.
Serve over rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Layne Harber

    Easy to follow and delicious! I added some red pepper flakes for a bit of extra heat.

  • Kellie Cassin

    This recipe is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is perfectly tender.

  • Justina Moen

    I've made this several times, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually double the sauce because we love it so much!

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