Description
A delicious and comforting coconut lime chicken dish that combines tender chicken with creamy coconut milk and zesty lime for unforgettable flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast or chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or any cooking oil like olive oil)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or use soy sauce or coconut aminos as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or Thai basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients as noted above.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for about 3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add the sliced red chili or red pepper flakes to the skillet and mix well with the sautéed aromatics.
- Pour in the coconut milk along with lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce, and honey if using. Stir everything together and let it simmer while it thickens gently.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s coated evenly in the sauce. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the chicken absorbs the flavors and heats fully.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro or Thai basil before serving.
Notes
For an intensified coconut flavor, use full-fat coconut milk. If sauce is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add a splash of water or broth.