Description
This Whole30 Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet is creamy, zesty, and packed with flavor. Tender chicken is simmered in a coconut lime sauce with garlic, onion, ginger, and cilantro for an easy one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 cups full-fat coconut cream
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken 4 minutes per side until browned and mostly cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan and sauté until browned.
- Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in coconut cream, lime juice, basil, and coriander.
- Simmer 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cilantro and optional red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5 more minutes until cooked through.
- Season to taste and serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut cream for best texture.
- Don’t skip deglazing the pan for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Add chili flakes for heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American