This Coconut Chicken is cooked in a luscious honey lime coconut sauce, bringing a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. It’s a quick and easy one-skillet dinner that delivers restaurant-quality taste without the hassle, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
Packed with rich flavors and made with pantry-friendly ingredients, this dish is both convenient and delicious. Whether you’re looking for a simple meal or something impressive enough to serve guests, this Coconut Chicken is sure to satisfy every craving.
Coconut Chicken Recipe
This Coconut Chicken is cooked in a luscious honey lime coconut sauce, bringing a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. It’s a quick and easy one-skillet dinner that delivers restaurant-quality taste without the hassle, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
CHICKEN:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp EACH ground ginger, garlic powder, ground coriander, turmeric powder, pepper
TO COOK:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped white and green parts separated
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger or ¾ tsp ground
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp ground
COCONUT SAUCE:
- 1 13.5 oz. can quality coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce like Mae Ploy
- 3-4 tablespoons honey (start with 3)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Garnish (optional):
- sliced fresno or jalapeno peppers
- chopped cilantro
- sliced green onions
Instructions
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