Description
Baked Coconut Lime Chicken is a simple yet flavorful weeknight dinner, featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy coconut milk sauce with a tangy lime twist. This one-skillet dish is quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
Instructions
• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 total)
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (plus more for topping)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ⅔ cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 2 limes
• 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Notes
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Heat a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add coconut oil and olive oil. Dip each chicken breast into a flour and cilantro mixture and sear in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
3️⃣ Mix coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, and juice from one lime in a bowl.
4️⃣ Remove the skillet from heat, pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken, and bake for 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
5️⃣ Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the chicken, sprinkle with salt, pepper, extra cilantro, and chopped green onions. Serve and enjoy!