Coconut Lime Chicken

Coconut Lime Chicken is a creamy, tangy dish where juicy chicken breasts are marinated and cooked in a refreshing blend of coconut milk, lime, and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 250 grams)
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (about 120 ml)
• Zest of 1 lime
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Procedure:

• In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
• Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, coating them well, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off any excess, and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully cooked.
• Pour remaining marinade into the skillet, simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or quinoa.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Calories: 488 kcal
• Protein: 30.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.3 g
• Fat: 39.3 g