Best 4 Coconut Ginger Lime Chicken Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this tantalizing Coconut Ginger Lime Chicken recipe. This delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors, combining the aromatic trinity of ginger, lime, and coconut milk. Succulent chicken pieces are marinated in a zesty blend of ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and aromatic spices, infusing them with an irresistible depth of flavor.
As the chicken simmers in a vibrant coconut milk broth, it absorbs the essence of the fragrant ingredients, resulting in a tender and juicy chicken that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: Fragrant Coconut Rice and a refreshing Cucumber Salad with a zesty lime dressing. These accompaniments perfectly complement the Coconut Ginger Lime Chicken, creating a harmonious and balanced meal that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia.
COCONUT LIME CHICKEN
Coconut Lime Chicken is dairy free and oh so good. You'll really love this creamy sauce!
Provided by Christina
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add your cooking fat of choice to a large skillet and heat on medium high heat.
- Unless your chicken breasts are already fairly thin slice them horizontally. This will give you very thin cutlets so they'll cook faster and more evenly.
- Add your chicken breasts to the hot pan. Liberally salt and pepper the side facing up. Saute until each side has some browning and chicken is cooked through or mostly cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Lower heat to medium.
- Add chicken stock, lime juice, coconut milk (stir it in the can so that you don't have any separation), minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper to the skillet. You'll have a bit of coconut milk remaining in your can. Set it aside because we'll drizzle some of that on top after everything is finished. Stir your sauce, scraping up any browned bits remaining in the pan from when you cooked your chicken.
- Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet with the sauce. Cover. Let simmer on medium to medium low for 5 minutes.
- Right before serving use a spoon to scrape up some of the remaining coconut milk from the can and drizzle it over your chicken. Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro. You're done!
- Serve with vegetables or potatoes to take full advantage of the yummy coconut lime sauce!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 457 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g
COCONUT-LIME CHICKEN
Marry tangy lime with sweet coconut and you get this exotic tasting chicken dish. Fragrant jasmine rice is a wonderful accompaniment.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the rice, water, coconut milk, sugar and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, lime zest, ginger, vinegar and honey; set aside. In a large skillet, saute chicken in canola and sesame oils until no longer pink. Add lime mixture to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut and cilantro. Fluff rice with a fork and serve with chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
ONE-POT BRAISED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT MILK, TOMATO AND GINGER
Bone-in chicken thighs are a favorite go-to for weeknight meals, as they cook relatively quickly, are versatile and impart a lot of flavor in a short amount of time. Here, they are browned, then braised in a fragrant tomato-coconut broth flecked with ginger, garlic, cumin and cinnamon. The result is a rich, stew-like dish, which works nicely served over white rice. By cooking the rice as the chicken finishes braising, you can get everything on the table at the same time. A good squeeze of lime is not required, but it does give the dish a bright finish. Serve any remaining sauce at the table, with crusty bread for sopping.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. In a deep 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook, undisturbed, until nicely browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Turn heat to medium-low, add the onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and red-pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic and the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt.
- Add the tomatoes with their juices and the coconut milk, and stir until combined, scraping up any brown bits that have formed at the bottom of the pan. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet along with any juices that have accumulated. Simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the rice, if using, among bowls and plate the chicken on top, spooning additional sauce over it. Scatter with cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if you like.
COCONUT GINGER LIME CHICKEN
An offspring of the recent RSC #9, this recipe was inspired by some leftover light coconut milk. Despite it's odd origins this chicken is light, easy and delicious. You could give it a more Thai feel with the addition of nam pla or a more Caribbean flair by replacing the cayenne with a small amount of finely diced scotch bonnet peppers. While I prepared this on my George Foreman, certain it would work equally well on an outdoor grill. (As per WW Recipe Builder, 3 pts per serving.)
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients for the marinade in a non-reactive container or resealable bag.
- Add the chicken cutlets and marinate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Remove chicken from marinade loosely shaking off bits. Cook on indoor grill for 5 minutes until juices from chicken run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 74.6, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 26.3
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh coconut milk, you can use canned coconut milk, but be sure to shake the can well before opening.
- Choose a good-quality ginger. Fresh ginger is best, but ground ginger can also be used. If using ground ginger, use about 1/4 teaspoon.
- Use fresh lime juice. Bottled lime juice will not give your dish the same bright, citrusy flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Chicken breasts are very thin, so they can easily overcook. Cook them over medium heat until they are cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Rice, noodles, or vegetables are all good options.
Conclusion:
This coconut-ginger-lime chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is flavorful and tender, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that your whole family will enjoy.
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