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One-Pan Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken

Four pieces of seared coconut chicken drenched in a creamy yellow sauce and topped with fresh chopped parsley.
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Create a restaurant-quality, comforting chicken dinner with this simple one-pan recipe. Tender chicken breasts cook in a rich, zesty coconut milk sauce, offering an easy weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the ground ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the lime juice and lime zest. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
  7. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro before serving over rice or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free, gluten-free coconut chicken dinner, this recipe works perfectly as written.
  • If you are serving this as a coconut chicken rice bowl, cook jasmine rice while the chicken simmers.
  • To achieve a richer flavor, substitute chicken thighs for breasts.

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