Description
One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken is a delightful, tropical-inspired dish that brings the flavors of coconut and zesty lime to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a creamy coconut sauce, quickly sautéed with vibrant bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it ideal for impressing guests or satisfying family cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with garlic, coconut milk, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
- 2. Sauté veggies: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red bell peppers and sauté until tender.
- 3. Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 4. Make sauce: Remove chicken and add remaining marinade to the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Serve: Plate the chicken with sautéed peppers, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg