Description
Coconut Cilantro Skillet Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with creamy coconut milk and fresh cilantro, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the coconut cilantro chicken over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the skillet.
- To make it a complete meal, toss in some steamed vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg