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Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 serves 1x
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tropical

Description

Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy coconut and zesty lime sauce. This dish is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner with a tropical twist.


Ingredients

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FOR THE CHICKEN

  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large, sliced in half)
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 long red chilli, fresh, finely chopped (seeds removed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (not sweetened)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 4 small bunches bok choy, washed and quartered into 4 long pieces each
  • Lime and coriander (cilantro) to serve

Instructions

  1. Dry the chicken breasts: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion, chilli, ginger, and garlic. Add coconut milk, stock, fish sauce, lime juice, and cornflour. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Finish the dish: Add bok choy and return chicken to the pan. Cook until bok choy is tender. Serve over rice with coriander and lime.

Notes

  • Cooking time: The thickness of the chicken will affect cooking time.
  • Chicken temperature: Ensure chicken reaches 74C / 165F for doneness.
  • Sauce consistency: Adjust cornflour for desired thickness.
  • Chilli: Customize heat level by adjusting chilli flakes and fresh chilli.
  • Tablespoons: Standard Australian 20ml tablespoon used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg