Description
A creamy and comforting chicken dish infused with coconut milk and zesty lime, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, searing until browned on both sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the seared chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken warm, drizzled with the sauce.
Notes
Marinate the chicken in the coconut milk mixture for deeper flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg