Whole30 Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet: A Delicious and Healthy One-Pan Meal
A delicious and healthy one-pan meal perfect for Whole30 diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Whole30
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 limes, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest, stirring to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust lime juice to taste for more tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Whole30 Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet