Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken
Description
This gluten free, dairy free and paleo chicken is made in one pan for easy clean up. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice, if desired.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, from about 1 1/2 lb.
1/4 t. sea salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1 T. coconut oil
1/2 c. red onion, (about 1/2 onion) chopped
1 whole red chili, chopped, optional
1 c. organic chicken stock
2 T. freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 large lime
1 T. chopped cilantro
1/2 t. red chili flakes
1/2 c. full-fat coconut milk from a can or coconut cream*
pinch turmeric powder, optional for color
1 T. arrow root starch for paleo/whole 30 or cornstarch mixed into 1 T. water, optional
Directions
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Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap; pound down to make even in thickness which helps chicken cook evenly and makes chicken tender. Season each side with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, melt coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until browned on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside. The chicken won't be fully cooked yet. Wipe down skillet with a paper towel to remove black/brown bits.
To the same skillet, add a little more oil along with chopped onion; sauté for a few minutes till softened. Add the chili pepper if using it; sauté several minutes. Add chicken stock, lime juice, cilantro and chili flakes; bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer; let simmer for about 5 minutes to let reduce down. Add the coconut milk and turmeric, if using; bring to simmer for 5 minutes. Add arrow root starch and water, if using. Raise heat slightly to bring to a boil to activate the starch. Once sauce thickens, reduce back down to a simmer.
Add chicken back to the skillet; cover; let cook for another 5-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through.
Serve garnished with cilantro and chilies along with rice or cauliflower rice with the sauce spooned over the top.
4 servings.
*To get it to thicken properly, aim to use a thicker, full fat coconut milk from a can.