Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy sauce that's bursting with bright and fresh flavors!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 569kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika any variety, but we use sweet most often
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice fresh is best
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger paste (or an equal amount of grated fresh ginger)
- 13.66 oz can coconut milk full fat is recommended
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
Instructions
Prepare chicken
- Pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly on both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika.
Sear
- Heat a large skillet over MED/MED-HIGH heat. Once hot, add 2 Tbsp olive oil.
- Carefully add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
Make sauce
- Reduce the heat to MED, then add 3 cloves garlic, and 1 Tbsp ginger paste and cook, stirring often, for about 30 seconds.
- Add 1/4 cup lime juice, and 2 Tbsp honey and stir well. Cook another 30 seconds or so.
- Pour in 13.66 oz can coconut milk, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan to pick up any browned bits (these are pure flavor!).
Thicken sauce
- To a small mixing bowl, add 2 Tbsp cornstarch and about 3 Tbsp cold water. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour that mixture into the pan, stirring/whisking continuously. Simmer sauce for a few minutes, until sauce has thickened to your liking.
Finish and serve
- Stir in 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and 1 Tbsp lime zest, then return chicken breasts to the pan.
- Let sauce simmer another minute or two to warm the chicken back up, then spoon some of the sauce over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped cilantro, lime slices/wedges, and enjoy!
Notes
- I've estimated this recipe serves 4, but the exact serving size and number of servings are up to you.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 4mg
