Description
One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken is a vibrant and creamy dish made with tender chicken simmered in a coconut milk and lime sauce, all cooked in a single skillet for an easy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using); sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve hot with rice, quinoa, or vegetables, spooning sauce over the top.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
- For a richer sauce, stir in cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for gluten-free.
- To freeze, store cooled chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
