Coconut Lime Chicken: Discover This Tropical Delight!
Coconut Lime Chicken is a delicious and tropical dish made in a crockpot, featuring tender chicken infused with coconut milk and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the coconut mixture.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg