Coconut Lime Chicken

5 minutes
Prep time

20 minutes
Cook time

600 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1/3 cup

White rice (long grain)

1/2

Shallot

2 handfuls

Spinach (fresh)

1/4 cup

Coconut milk

1/2

Lime

1/4 tsp

Sugar (granulated)

optional

1 tbsp

Cilantro (fresh)

Frying pan, Stovetop, Pot (small), Knife

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!