Description
Coconut Milk Chicken is a delectable, creamy dish that effortlessly marries the rich flavors of coconut milk with zesty lime and honey. This one-skillet wonder can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impressive gatherings. The unique blend of spices and the convenience of a single pan not only make this meal flavorful but also easy to clean up! Whether served over fluffy rice or paired with crisp vegetables, this versatile recipe is sure to delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Fresh lime juice
- Garlic cloves
Instructions
- Whisk together the coconut milk, honey, lime juice, and other sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Slice chicken breasts in half and pound them to an even thickness.
- Season flour with salt and spices; dredge chicken fillets.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat; cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Sauté green onions, garlic, and ginger; add the coconut sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet to warm through in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs over rice or your favorite grain.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg