Coconut Lime Chicken Delight
This quick and delightful Coconut Lime Chicken is perfect for those busy weeknights. Seared chicken in a creamy sauce with a hint of citrus makes for an irresistibly tasty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 total
- 0.25 cup all purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cilantro chopped, plus more for topping
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 clove garlic 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
- Set your oven to 375°F. This step is key to ensuring everything is heated evenly when the chicken goes in.
- In a large oven-safe pan over medium warmth, combine avocado and grapeseed oils, allowing them to heat until shimmering.
- Mix the flour and cilantro in a bowl. Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the mix before placing in your heated pan. Sear for around 3 minutes per side until beautifully golden. Finish with minced garlic, stirred until aromatic.
- In a separate bowl, whisk coconut milk, broth, sugar, and juice of one lime until smooth.
- Pour this mixture over the pan-seared chicken, letting it all mingle. Slide the pan into the oven for a 10 to 15-minute bake, checking that chicken reaches a comforting 165°F internally.
- Out from the oven, add a final flourish of lime juice, extra cilantro, and green onions before serving.
Notes
I find this dish to be a perfect blend of flavors with the creamy coconut and fresh lime playing beautifully together. A simple, yet sophisticated meal for any night.
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