Name: Easy 30 Minutes Coconut Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 shallot, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated on a microplane; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for topping); 1/3 cup lime juice (about 2 limes); 4 chicken breasts see notes; 2 tbsp avocado oil (or coconut oil); 1.5 cups full fat coconut milk see notes; 1/4 cup chicken broth; Salt and pepper; Lime slices for topping (optional)

Meet your new favorite easy weeknight dinner that’s even better than takeout! This Coconut Lime Chicken recipe is fast, comforting, and simple to make! The light and creamy sauce includes a bright burst of lime flavor you’re going to love.

Easy 30 Minutes Coconut Lime Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 shallot, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated on a microplane
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for topping)
1/3 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
4 chicken breasts see notes
2 tbsp avocado oil (or coconut oil)
1.5 cups full fat coconut milk see notes
1/4 cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper
Lime slices for topping (optional)

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Notes

You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for this recipe. You should not have to pound the thighs (step 2). Adjust cooking time if needed to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
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