COCONUT-LIME CHICKEN

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Marry tangy lime with sweet coconut and you get this exotic tasting chicken dish. Fragrant jasmine rice is a wonderful accompaniment.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 cup water
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the rice, water, coconut milk, sugar and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, lime zest, ginger, vinegar and honey; set aside. In a large skillet, saute chicken in canola and sesame oils until no longer pink. Add lime mixture to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut and cilantro. Fluff rice with a fork and serve with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SANTIAGO NATALI
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Overall, I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy.


Sarmad Murtaza
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This dish is also great for meal prep. I made a double batch and ate it for lunch all week.


Murangi Maluma
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I added some chopped red bell pepper to the dish for some extra color and crunch.


Raja Amaan
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I made this dish with brown rice instead of white rice and it was just as good. The brown rice added a nutty flavor to the dish.


Ahmed Kerki
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Janiyah Martin
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lime juice and zest help to balance out the sweetness of the coconut milk.


Golum Rabbi Sarker
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks in under 30 minutes and the sauce is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.


Alex KvK
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


muna love Abubakar
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.