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Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet

Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet: A Bright 30-Minute Delight

This Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet is a quick, zesty meal perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Paleo, Whole30
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra virgin for a richer taste
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or sweet onion/shallots
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger fresh preferred
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 can Canned Full-Fat Coconut Cream or coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh lime juice for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil fresh basil can elevate the taste
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander optional
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro or parsley
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets for 4 minutes undisturbed until golden brown, flip and cook another 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger for about 10 minutes until the onion becomes soft and caramelized.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits. Stir in coconut cream, lime juice, dried basil, and coriander. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Add the chicken back to the skillet, stir in chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes if desired. Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over cauliflower rice or with roasted vegetables, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, enjoy your Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet fresh.

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