Name: Coconut Lime Skillet Chicken & Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 skinless/boneless chicken breasts (cut in half if needed); 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 white onion (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 red chili (seeds removed and diced); 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 can full-fat coconut milk (solid part only); 1 Tbsp. avocado oil; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. chili flakes; 1 lime (juiced); Fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 cup broccoli; 1 tsp. corn starch; Salt and pepper

This coconut-lime chicken is so flavorful that you can’t be unchanged by it. Seriously. In 30 minutes, it brings a taste of Thailand to your table that you’ll want to revisit again and again. Better for you than take-out, it’s free of dairy (and gluten) and made with only real, wholesome ingredients. A generous squeeze of fresh lime adds a burst of brightness to the rich coconut milk, making the creamy sauce super refreshing, not heavy. You’ll love the perfect balance in this crave-worthy, satisfying meal.

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Coconut Lime Skillet Chicken & Broccoli

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 171 kcal

Author Chad Montano

Ingredients

3 skinless/boneless chicken breasts cut in half if needed
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 white onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1/2 red chili seeds removed and diced
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1 can full-fat coconut milk solid part only
1 Tbsp. avocado oil
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. chili flakes
1 lime juiced
Fresh cilantro chopped
1 cup broccoli
1 tsp. corn starch
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat avocado oil. Add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes until browned; flip and brown 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from pan.
In same pan, sauté onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic and bell pepper; sauté 2 more minutes. Add turmeric, pinch of salt and pepper and mix well for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth, coconut milk, lime juice, some little chopped cilantro, chili flakes, corn starch and pinch of salt. Mix well and bring to boil for 2 minutes.
Add chicken back to pan; lower heat to simmer. Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook 5 minutes; flip chicken and cook 5 more minutes. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Coconut Lime Skillet Chicken & Broccoli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 54mg18%

Sodium 548mg23%

Potassium 592mg17%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 706IU14%

Vitamin C 56mg68%

Calcium 39mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.