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Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe
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This Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy coconut and lime sauce, topped with fresh cilantro and green onions. It’s a perfect blend of exotic flavors that will transport your taste buds to the tropics.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 total chicken breasts)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for topping

Sauce:

  • 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 (or sub coconut sugar)
  • 2 limes
  • 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat skillet: Heat a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat with coconut oil and olive oil.
  3. Sear chicken: Coat chicken breasts in flour and cilantro mixture, then sear in the skillet until browned.
  4. Mix sauce: Combine coconut milk, broth, sugar, and lime juice in a bowl.
  5. Bake: Pour sauce over chicken, bake in the oven until cooked through.
  6. Finish: Drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with salt, pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can adjust the lime juice and cilantro to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas for extra color and texture.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or quinoa.

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Keywords: Coconut Lime Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Tropical Chicken Dish

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