Low Calorie Coconut Lime Chicken
Infuse your weeknight dinner with bright, tropical flavors with this Low Calorie Coconut Lime Chicken—a healthy, flavorful dish that's perfect for clean eating! Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, then seared to golden perfection before being simmered in a creamy, tangy sauce made with lite coconut milk, fresh lime juice, and zest. This one-pan recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a quick and easy option for busy nights. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness, it pairs beautifully with fluffy quinoa or steamed vegetables for a deliciously light yet satisfying meal. Packed with protein and bursting with zesty citrus notes, this guilt-free dish will have you coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Lite coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa or steamed vegetables (optional for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and gently pound them to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch thick) using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This ensures even cooking.
In a small bowl, mix together ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant.
Pour in the lite coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan, ensuring they are submerged in the coconut lime sauce. Simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally. The chicken should be completely cooked and tender.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice, if needed. Remove from heat.
Garnish the chicken with fresh chopped cilantro before serving. Serve with cooked quinoa or steamed vegetables for a complete, low-calorie meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2918 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 238.3 g | 477% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2800 mg | 60% | |
*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.
