Thai Coconut Lime Chicken

This Thai Coconut Lime Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful coconut milk sauce with lime juice, ginger, and red pepper flakes. It's a great meal to serve over rice or your favorite vegetables.

This recipe was inspired by a trip to Thailand that I took a few years ago. I was immediately drawn to the vibrant flavors of the local cuisine, and I was especially impressed by the use of coconut milk in many of the dishes. I decided to create my own version of a Thai coconut lime chicken dish, and the result is this recipe. It's a simple dish to make, but it's full of flavor and it's sure to become a favorite.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
3. Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, coconut aminos, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Serve over rice or your favorite vegetables.

Why It Works

• The use of coconut milk gives the chicken a rich and creamy flavor.
• The lime juice adds a bright and tangy flavor to the dish.
• The ginger and red pepper flakes add a bit of heat and spice to the dish.
• The chicken is cooked in a single skillet, which makes for easy cleanup.