Coconut Lime Chicken
A delightful dish combining coconut milk with lime, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Mix the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
- Combine the chicken and the coconut mixture in the skillet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve the chicken hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, coconut, lime, tropical, easy dinner
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