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Coconut Lime Chicken: A Flavorful Recipe to Try Today!

A flavorful and creamy Coconut Lime Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken thighs with a zesty coconut lime sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can 13.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish and pour the coconut lime mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and give it a gentle toss to mix.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the coconut milk mixture.
  • To make it a complete meal, serve the chicken over rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.

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