Coconut Lime Chicken with Rice

Name: Coconut Lime Chicken with Rice
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts or thighs; 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz); 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp lime zest; 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ginger, minced (optional); Salt & pepper to taste 🧂; 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice; Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿; Lime wedges for serving 🍋

4 steps

This Coconut Lime Chicken with Rice is creamy, zesty, and bursting with tropical flavors. It's the perfect weeknight dinner that's easy to make and packed with flavor!

Updated at: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:22:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories3151.7 kcal (158%)

Total Fat181.2 g (259%)

Carbs166.9 g (64%)

Sugars1.5 g (2%)

Protein212.7 g (425%)

Sodium2297.9 mg (115%)

Fiber4.1 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 Tbsplime zest

2 clovesgarlic

minced

1 Tbspsoy sauce

1 Tbspolive oil

1 tspginger

1 cupjasmine rice

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside. 🐔🔥

Step 2

Prepare the Rice: While the chicken cooks, prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Fluff with a fork when done. 🍚

Step 3

Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, pour the remaining marinade and bring it to a simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Stir occasionally. 🌿

Step 4

Assemble: Serve the chicken over the rice, drizzle with the coconut lime sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. 🌟

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