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This super speedy recipe for coconut lime chicken is packed with tropical flavors for a kicked up version of your chicken dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
- Salt and pepper
- 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
- Juice and zest from one lime
- 2 tablespoons Wondra flour (optional)
Instructions
- Place the coconut flakes in a skillet over medium high heat and stir until just turning golden. Scoop out and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Sear for two minutes on each side.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Partially cover the skillet and let the chicken finish cooking for about 5 more minutes or until done (an instant read thermometer should read 165). Scoop out the chicken.
- Add the lime juice to the skillet and give it all a stir. This makes a light sauce – if you like your sauce a little thicker (we do!) then whisk in some Wondra flour and let it simmer for about 5 more minutes.
- Divide the chicken among plates, generously ladle sauce on top. Garnish with the toasted coconut and lime zest and serve.
Notes
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Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/coconut-lime-chicken/