Coconut Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbboneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tbspavocado oil
divided
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ½ tspwhite pepper
- 1 tbspcoconut aminos
- 2 tbsptapioca starch
- ½ mediumwhite onion
thinly sliced
- 2 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tspginger
minced
- 6 ozsnow peas
- 2 cthinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2thai chiles
thinly sliced
- 1 ccoconut milk
- ½ cbroth
- 1 tbspcoconut aminos
- 2 tspfish sauce
- zest of half a lime
- 1 tbsplime juice
- ¾ cmango
diced
- ½ croughly chopped cashews
- prepared rice or cauliflower rice
- freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- freshly chopped thai basil or basil leaves
Directions
- 1
Place the cubed chicken into a large bowl with 2 tbsp of the avocado oil, salt, white pepper, coconut aminos and tapioca starch. Stir until well combined.
- 2
Heat a large, deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tbsp of avocado oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer (you will likely need to do this in two batches) until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside until all of your chicken is cooked through.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, until the onions are tender, being careful not to burn the garlic; about 4 minutes.
- 4
Add the snow peas, mushrooms and chiles. Continue to cook, stirring, until the snow peas have softened; about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the coconut milk, broth, coconut aminos, fish sauce, lime zest and lime juice to the skillet and stir to coat the veggies. Add the chicken and any of its juices to the skillet and toss to combine. Bring the contents in the skillet to a simmer and continue cooking until the sauce has just thickened and the chicken is well coated in the sauce, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the mango and the cashews.
- 7
Serve over prepared rice (or cauliflower rice) and garnish with cilantro and basil. Enjoy!
Coconut Lime Chicken
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, flavorful weeknight meal that whisks your taste buds away to a tropical paradise? This Coconut Lime Chicken delivers a burst of exotic essence and savory satisfaction, promising a delicious dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
What truly sets this Coconut Lime Chicken apart is its exquisite balance of creamy coconut milk, bright lime zest, and zesty fresh ginger. The gentle heat from Thai chiles perfectly complements the subtle sweetness of mango, creating a complex yet approachable flavor profile that feels both comforting and exciting. It's a dish designed for maximum flavor impact with minimal fuss.
You can expect tender, juicy chicken cubes enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce, infused with a lively citrus zing and aromatic spices. Crisp snow peas and earthy shiitake mushrooms add delightful texture, while the vibrant diced mango provides a refreshing, sweet counterpoint to the savory elements. Served over a bed of prepared rice or cauliflower rice, this dish is a comforting, tropical escape.
Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking. If you prefer less heat, simply reduce or omit the Thai chiles. For an alternative crunch, toasted peanuts or almonds can be swapped for cashews. You can also experiment with other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli florets if snow peas or shiitakes are hard to find, though the specified ingredients create a unique harmony.
This delightful Coconut Lime Chicken is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or even a casual gathering. Serve it generously over prepared rice or cauliflower rice, and don't forget a fresh garnish of chopped cilantro and Thai basil leaves for an extra layer of aromatic appeal.