Description
A delightful dish combining tropical coconut and lime flavors with juicy chicken breasts, perfect for a fresh and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
- Combine the seared chicken with the coconut lime sauce in the skillet.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving, garnished with extra chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider grilling the chicken, using shrimp instead, or making a vegetarian option with tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, coconut, lime, easy recipes, healthy meals