Low Carb Coconut Lime Chicken
Treat yourself to this flavorful Low Carb Coconut Lime Chicken! Tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut lime sauce, infused with zesty lime and aromatic cilantro. Perfect for a healthy, diabetic-friendly meal that's both easy to make and delicious.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 302kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup canned coconut milk
- 1 juice of ½ a lime
- 1.25 cups canned coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 zest of 1 lime
- fresh chopped cilantro and sliced limes for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.4 skinless boneless chicken thighs, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoon olive oil
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic, pour in coconut milk and juice from one lime. Cook garlic until softened.2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup canned coconut milk, 1 juice of ½ a lime
- Add remaining coconut milk, chili pepper flakes, soy sauce, and cilantro. Simmer for 10 minutes.1.25 cups canned coconut milk, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Return chicken to the skillet. Flip to coat with sauce.
- Cover skillet with a lid. Cook chicken for 10-15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
- Remove lid. Top chicken with lime zest. Garnish with cilantro and lime slices. Serve hot over Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. Enjoy!1 zest of 1 lime, fresh chopped cilantro and sliced limes for garnish
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Notes
Increase the amount of chili pepper flakes or add diced jalapeños during cooking for added heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g
