Description
A simple one-pan dish with tender chicken cooked in creamy coconut milk and zesty lime. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 limes (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs, but cooking time may vary.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: one pan coconut lime chicken, easy chicken recipe, coconut lime chicken