Experience the ultimate weeknight dinner delight with our Thai-inspired Coconut Lime Chicken. This easy and flavorful dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness, sourness, and a hint of chili for added deliciousness. Pair it with rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal. Even when reheated, this dish retains its mouthwatering taste.
Total Time
40min
5.0
6 Ratings
Author: Scarlett Wang at SideChef
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
2
lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, chopped
•
2
Limes
, zested, juiced
•
1
cup
Coconut Cream
•
1
Red Chili Pepper
, chopped
•
1/2
Small
Red Onion
, chopped
•
4
Tbsp
Chopped
Fresh Cilantro
•
4
Tbsp
Sweet Chili Sauce
•
2
Tbsp
Vegetable Oil
•
1
Tbsp
Brown Sugar
•
1
Tbsp
Grated
Fresh Ginger
or Ginger Paste
•
1
tsp
Fish Sauce
•
1
tsp
Salt
•
1/2
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
4
cups
Cooked
White Rice
•
to taste
Chopped
Fresh Cilantro
•
to taste
Sliced
Red Chili Peppers
•
to taste
Limes
Cooking Instructions
1.
Season the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lb) with Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp).
2.
Heat up the Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3.
In the same pan, add Red Onion (1/2), Garlic (3 cloves), Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp), and Red Chili Pepper (1) and cook over medium-low heat until soft and fragrant. Add Sweet Chili Sauce (4 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (1 Tbsp), and 2 Tbsp of Lime Juice (2). Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.
Add the Coconut Cream (1 cup) and Fish Sauce (1 tsp), let simmer for 5 minutes, reduce until thickness is reached.
5.
Add the chicken and the juice from the chicken back to the deep frying pan. Turn the heat low and simmer for 10 minutes.
6.
Stir in the Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp) and Lime Zest. Garnish with Fresh Cilantro (to taste), Red Chili Peppers (to taste), and Lime Wedges (to taste). Serve with White Rice (4 cups).
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
1157
FAT
18.4 g
PROTEIN
60.2 g
CARBS
178.3 g
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