Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe
If you're craving something vibrant, tropical, and comforting, this Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe is your answer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 14 oz can coconut milk
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and sear 4 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add chopped onion.
- Sauté until soft, around 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander.
- Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and mix well.
- Add lime juice, zest, fish sauce, sugar.
- Let sauce simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan carefully.
- Simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Uncover and cook 5 more minutes.
- Stir in cilantro before removing from heat.
- Check for salt and pepper, adjust.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for richer flavor.
- Marinate in lime juice for 30 minutes.
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Fresh lime juice gives the best zing.
- Simmer slowly to deepen the flavor.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and lime.
- Serve immediately to retain the sauce’s creaminess.