Description
A delightful dish that combines spicy, savory chicken with a refreshing coconut lime sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat coconut milk and lime juice over low heat until warmed through.
- To serve, place cooked rice or quinoa in bowls, top with chili chicken, and drizzle coconut lime sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
Adjust the amount of chili powder based on your spice preference. For a thicker sauce, let the coconut milk simmer a bit longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg