Easy Coconut Lime Chicken Dinner Recipe
This easy recipes favorite blends coconut milk and lime for a vibrant chicken dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and sear until browned on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, coriander, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Uncover and simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.