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Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

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Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with fresh lime juice, garlic, ginger, honey, and cilantro. This dish perfectly balances creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet notes, making it a delightful main course ready in just 35 minutes.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (sweet or your choice)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 Tbsp ginger paste (or an equal amount of grated fresh ginger)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (fresh is best)
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 13.66 oz can coconut milk (full fat recommended)
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika to ensure the chicken is well flavored.
  2. Sear chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add olive oil once hot, then carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and reach an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring they are thoroughly cooked.
  3. Remove chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a plate and loosely cover them with foil to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
  4. Make sauce base: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and ginger paste to the pan and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add citrus and sweetness: Stir in the lime juice and honey, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to combine the flavors.
  6. Create coconut sauce: Pour in the full-fat coconut milk, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits, which add extra flavor to the sauce.
  7. Thicken sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually pour this mixture into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  8. Finish and serve: Stir in chopped fresh cilantro and lime zest. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, allowing them to warm through in the sauce for an additional minute or two. Spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts and serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest.
  • Full-fat coconut milk provides the creamiest sauce, but light coconut milk can be used for a lighter option.
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
  • Adjust honey quantity to taste if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion, American with tropical flavors

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/creamy-coconut-lime-chicken-recipe/