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Tropical Coconut Lime Chicken

Treat yourself with a delicious, Thai-influenced Tropical Coconut Lime Chicken dish filled with zesty and silky flavors. This simple recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a comforting and scrumptious weekday dinner.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
641
CALORIES
$1.83
PER SERVING
Tropical Coconut Lime Chicken
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Lime
1 whole lime
zest
Rice
rice
for serving
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Onion
1/2 medium onion
finely chopped
Coconut Milk
13 1/2 oz coconut milk
Salt And Pepper
salt and pepper
to taste
Lime Juice
1 tbsp lime juice
Brown Sugar
1 tsp brown sugar
Fresh Basil
1/4 cup fresh basil
chopped
Scallions
1/4 cup scallions
chopped
Fresh Cilantro
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
Fresh Ginger
1 tsp fresh ginger
grated
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, season with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2
In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, then add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
4
In the same skillet, add grated ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
5
Pour coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and brown sugar into the skillet, then reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce gently simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
6
Put the chicken back into the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
7
Just before serving, stir in the chopped basil, cilantro, and scallions. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8
Serve the Tropical Coconut Lime Chicken over hot, cooked rice and enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
40g
CARBS
41g
FAT
28g
PROTEIN