Coconut Lime Chicken
A delightful combination of tangy lime and creamy coconut milk, this coconut lime chicken is a comforting dish that’s both soothing and flavorful.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.66 oz)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and/or Thai basil (optional)
- Additional lime wedges for serving
- Sliced chili for garnish (if desired)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced onion and cook until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about a minute without browning.
- Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooking until browned on the outside.
- Sprinkle in the lime zest and sliced chili, if using; stir to coat the chicken.
- Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice, stirring gently.
- Allow the mixture to simmer, cooking the chicken through and thickening the sauce.
- Once cooked, adjust seasonings and stir in the chopped herbs.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or over steamed vegetables. Enjoy leftovers in a wrap or salad.