Coconut Lime Chicken
Easy
Camille C.
Camille C.

Coconut Lime Chicken

5 minutesPrep time

20 minutesCook time

600 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

White rice (long grain)

1/3 cup

White rice (long grain)

Shallot

1/2

Shallot

Spinach (fresh)

2 handfuls

Spinach (fresh)

Coconut milk

1/4 cup

Coconut milk

Lime

1/2

Lime

Sugar (granulated)

1/4 tsp

Sugar (granulated)

Cilantro (fresh)

optional

1 tbsp

Cilantro (fresh)

Utensils

Frying pan, Stovetop, Pot (small), Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • Step 2
    Peel & mince the shallot.
  • Step 3
    Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 thin cutlets.
  • Step 4
    Fluff the cooked rice & keep it warm.
  • Step 5
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, salt & pepper. Cook for 2-3 min on each side.
  • Step 6
    Remove the chicken from the pan.
  • Step 7
    Add the shallot to the pan. Cook, stirring for 1-2 min.
  • Step 8
    Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the coconut milk, sugar, salt, pepper & a splash of water. Bring it to a simmer.
  • Step 9
    Add the chicken to the pan again. Season with salt & pepper. Turn the chicken over in the sauce. Stir in the spinach.
  • Step 10
    Remove the pan from heat. Add the lime zest & juice.
  • Step 11
    Serve the chicken over fluffed rice. Pour the coconut-lime sauce over top. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional). Enjoy!