Description
Savor the tropical flavors of tender chicken marinated in creamy coconut milk and fresh lime, creating a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Coat the chicken: Generously coat each chicken breast in the cilantro mixture, making sure they are fully enveloped.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish: Move the seared chicken to a baking dish and pour the remaining coconut mixture over the top.
- Bake: Roast in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish your dish with additional cilantro and lime wedges for extra flavor and aroma.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juices. Marinate up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Lime Chicken, Tropical Recipe