Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe
Brighten your meals with this Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe today. The coconut milk gives this chicken a creamy and rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes.
- Remove chicken and lower heat to medium-low setting.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds only.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, honey, and cumin.
- Stir and simmer sauce for about three to four minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat in sauce.
- Cook for ten minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Add lime zest and chopped cilantro before serving warm.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in lime juice for deeper flavor.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamy sauce.
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy.
- Add fresh lime slices for extra tang while serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright flavor.