Coconut Lime Chicken Delight Recipe for Flavorful Dining
This dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce with zesty lime and aromatic spices. It's a delightful combination of flavors that is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 piece lime zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- for garnish fresh cilantro chopped
- for serving lime wedges
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest, stirring to combine.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.