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Coconut Lime Chicken

Liven up your winter routine with an exotic blend of spices, coconut milk, and tangy lime juice that makes this dish bright, flavorful, and hearty enough to warm your tummy during the holidays!

Total Time
40 min
Difficulty Level
Easy
Serves
3-4
Overnight
No
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Ingredients:


  • 4 organic chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp of coconut oil
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup of organic chicken stock
  • 1 large lime
  • 1 tbsp of chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup of full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp of tapioca flour
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp of black pepper

Directions:


  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts.
  3. Sear each breast on both sides for 5-7 minutes or until browned.
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserve any drippings.
  5. Using the same skillet, add the chopped onions and cook until soft, about 5-6 minutes.
  6. Add chicken stock, lime juice, cilantro, and cayenne powder and bring mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 5 minutes
  8. Pour in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Raise heat to medium and add the tapioca flour while continuously stirring, mixture will thicken.
  10. Return chicken to the skillet including any drippings from and turn to coat evenly.
  11. Cover and let cook for 5-10 minutes.
  12. Serve with veggies or cauliflower rice.

Coconut Oil