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Creamy One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken in skillet

One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

A quick and creamy tropical chicken dinner made with coconut milk, lime, and simple pantry staples – all in one pan!
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean-Inspired, Thai-Inspired, Tropical
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal
Cost: $12–$15

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid 10–12 inch recommended
  • Sharp knife For slicing chicken and vegetables
  • Cutting board
  • Microplane/zester For fresh lime zest
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Meat thermometer Optional but helpful

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless; about 3–4 breasts
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1 Onion Small, finely diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper Sliced; optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Grated
  • 14 oz Coconut milk Full-fat, canned
  • 2 Limes Zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoon Honey Or use coconut sugar for paleo option
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce Optional, adds depth
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper Or to taste
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 2 Green onions Sliced, for garnish
  • Lime wedges For serving

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden on both sides (not fully cooked through). Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, and ginger for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, honey, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Let sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Return chicken to the pan and nestle into the sauce.
  • Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  • Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the chicken.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Garnish with green onions and lime wedges before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 225g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg