Description
Indulge in this creamy Coconut Milk Chicken, a vibrant one-skillet meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a luxurious coconut honey lime sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and sweet chili flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is sure to impress while keeping cleanup minimal. With its rich flavors and family-friendly appeal, it’s a delightful addition to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- Asian sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together the coconut milk, cornstarch, sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and dried basil in a bowl.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create fillets and pound for even thickness.
- Season flour with salt and spices; dredge each chicken piece.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet; cook chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Sauté green onions, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet before adding the coconut sauce.
- Simmer sauce until thickened; return chicken to the pan to warm through.
- Serve garnished with cilantro and lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (160g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg