Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful and creamy dish made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, ginger, lime, and a touch of honey.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Tropical
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fish sauce
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Add chicken to the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.