Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Coconut Lime Chicken (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)


This Paleo and Whole30 friendly coconut lime chicken is so flavorful, fresh and satisfying! Coconut lime chicken in cast iron skillet and also in a bowl. Topped with lime wedges and cilantro.

Ingredients

1 shallot, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated on a microplane
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for topping)
1/3 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
4 chicken breasts
2 tbsp avocado oil (or coconut oil)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1.5 cups full fat coconut milk
Salt and pepper
Lime slices for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep shallot, garlic, ginger and cilantro as noted. Juice limes and set aside.
  2. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of parchment paper and pound them down to make them even in thickness. Sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil.