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30-Minute Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet

Close-up of cubed chicken pieces coated in a rich, yellow coconut lime chicken sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Make this quick and flavorful coconut lime chicken skillet for an easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts cook in a zesty, creamy sauce made with coconut milk and fresh lime juice.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the cut chicken pieces with ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the coconut milk and chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Whisk in the fresh lime juice.
  5. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken completely in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this zesty lime chicken recipe over jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
  • For a dairy-free chicken recipe, this dish naturally fits, as it uses coconut milk instead of cream.
  • If you prefer darker meat, substitute chicken thighs for breasts.

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