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Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken

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Baked coconut lime chicken with creamy coconut milk sauce, pan-seared and baked for a flavorful, weeknight-friendly meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 total)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 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
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat coconut and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  2. Mix flour and cilantro. Coat chicken breasts in mixture and pan-sear 3-4 minutes per side until slightly browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Combine coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, and juice from 1 lime. Pour over chicken.
  5. Bake in oven 10-15 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  6. Drizzle remaining lime juice over chicken. Top with extra cilantro, green onions, salt, and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Calories per serving are estimated.
  • Adjust cook times based on chicken thickness.
  • To serve more people, halve chicken breasts for 8 pieces.
  • For gluten-free/Paleo, use arrowroot starch instead of flour.
  • For Whole30, omit sugar and use arrowroot starch.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet/Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 464
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 416
  • Fat: 28
  • Saturated Fat: 18
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 14
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 51
  • Cholesterol: 145