Description
Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will quickly become a staple in your weeknight meal rotation. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken cutlets with a creamy coconut sauce infused with zesty lime, garlic, and ginger. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a delicious meal that is not only satisfying but also adheres to Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free guidelines. Perfectly paired with rice or vegetables, this dish brings together tropical flavors that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced into 4 cutlets)
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 cups canned full-fat coconut cream
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper; cook for about 4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet until onions are browned (about 10 minutes).
- Deglaze skillet with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add coconut cream, lime juice, and seasoning; stir well and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; cover and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg