Coconut Ginger Lime Chicken
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this Coconut Ginger Lime Chicken, a vibrant and flavorful dish bursting with zesty lime, creamy coconut milk, and the warming spice of fresh ginger. Juicy, perfectly seared boneless chicken thighs are simmered to tender perfection in a luscious, aromatic sauce enhanced with garlic, turmeric, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. This recipe is as simple as it is exotic, with just 15 minutes of prep time and a single skillet required. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and served over fluffy rice or quinoa, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Whether you savor the tangy lime notes or the luxurious creaminess, this dish will quickly become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and ground turmeric. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, ensuring they are fully submerged in the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking.
After 20 minutes, remove the lid and allow the sauce to thicken slightly for another 5 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Turn off the heat and garnish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve the Coconut Ginger Lime Chicken hot over steamed rice, quinoa, or with a side of roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 3734 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 107.4 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1537 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
