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Coconut Lime Chicken (whole 30, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Sarahputsimply
5 from 2 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 TBL avocado oil
  • 3 organic chicken breasts cut into 3 chunks each
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 TBL ground ginger
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cups full-fat coconut cream
  • 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat avocado oil in skillet
  • Sear seasoned chicken chunks until browned (5 min per side).
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden.
  • Deglaze with broth, then add coconut cream, lime juice, basil, and coriander.
  • Simmer 10 min, then return chicken to pan.
  • Cover and cook 5–10 min more. Stir in cilantro and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Serve with cauliflower rice, broccoli, or shredded cabbage. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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