Description
Make a flavorful, creamy, and bright chicken dinner using just one pan for simple cleanup. This recipe combines rich coconut milk with fresh lime zest and juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 large lime
- Zest of 1 large lime
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cumin, turmeric, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the lime juice and lime zest. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and transfer it to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve this dish over steamed rice, quinoa, or with steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
- For a lower-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice.
- If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the sauce and chicken to a baking dish after simmering on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet to Oven Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece chicken with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110