Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken in a creamy coconut and lime sauce with garlic and ginger highlights.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Poultry
01 -
680 g chicken thighs or breasts
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Aromatics & Fats
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30 ml olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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15 g fresh ginger, grated
→ Liquids & Flavorings
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400 ml full-fat coconut milk
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Zest and juice of 2 limes
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120 ml chicken broth
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15 ml honey or maple syrup
→ Garnish
10 -
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add a little olive oil if needed. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet. Add coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, and honey; stir to combine thoroughly.
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Return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the sauce. Lower heat to low and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, flipping chicken midway until cooked through and sauce thickens.
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Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as needed. Sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley over the chicken and serve hot with sauce spooned on top.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest; adjusting sweetness balances the tang of lime.