creamy coconut lime chicken

credit source : https://thealmondeater.com/skillet-chicken-coconut-cilantro/

why we’re making this

fast, creamy fulfilling without the bad stuff, easy to pair with almost any vegetable you have on hand.

ingredients

• 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 total chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for topping
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp brown sugar, or sub coconut sugar
• 2 limes
• 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
• salt and pepper to taste

recipe

• preheat oven to 375°.
• heat a large, oven-safe skillet or dutch oven over medium heat, then add the coconut oil and olive oil.
• combine the flour and cilantro in a bowl, then dip each chicken breast into the mixture until coated, placing it directly into the hot skillet. pan-sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until slightly browned. once the chicken is almost done, add the minced garlic and let it cook down for 30 seconds or so.
• while the chicken is searing, mix the coconut milk, broth, sugar, and juice from 1 lime in a bowl.
• remove skillet from the heat, then pour the coconut milk mixture over top of the chicken. place the skillet into the oven and bake the chicken for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°.
• remove skillet from the oven, and drizzle the remaining lime juice (juice from 1 lime) over the chicken. sprinkle everything with salt, pepper, extra chopped cilantro and chopped green onions.

ingredient + recipe benefits

every meal should contain a protein source to keep you full, and provide your body with calories and energy. chicken checks that box in this recipe. we particularly love coconut oil as it contains MCTs which have been studied to help cognitive function.