Name: One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 3 large chicken breast, chopped into 1 inch cubes.; 1, 13.5 oz can coconut milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Juice of 1 lime; 1/2 tsp lime zest; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp sriracha (optional); 1 tbsp diced shallot; 1 tbsp ginger paste; Cooked rice for serving

This delicious one pan coconut lime chicken is ready in 30 minutes and is the perfect addition to rice bowls or noodles. Tender chicken is coated in a coconut soy sauce that is bursting with fresh flavors from fresh lime juice and cilantro for an easy and versatile weeknight dinner or meal prepped protein.

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There are few things that disappoint me more than getting to the end of a long week day, making it through dinnertime, then realizing that I have a sink full of dishes standing between me and a relaxing end to my day.

To avoid the end of the day scrubbing, lately I have been making more one pan dinner recipes for me and my family. One pan dinners are convenient to make, convenient to clean, and perfect dinner recipes to reach for on busy week nights. Plus, they can be just as healthy as other recipes!

Ready in one pan and on the table in under 30 minutes, this coconut lime chicken recipe has been a go-to dinner recipe for me lately. Tender chicken breast is cooked then coated in a flavorful lime and coconut sauce that is perfect for meal prep or as a delicious dinner served over rice or noodles.

There is no reason to use every dish in your kitchen to get healthy and delicious meals on the dinner table and I think this one pan coconut and lime chicken recipe will show you that. With over 30 grams of protein and minimal ingredients, you’ll love adding this one-pan to your rotation.

Let’s get to the recipe!

One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

What you’ll love this one pan coconut lime chicken recipe:

From easy meal prep to it’s family friendly flavors, this one pan coconut chicken recipe will be one you love making because it is:

Ready in one pot: You will cook your chicken and prep your sauce in one pot which leaves you with tasty, combined flavors and minimal clean up.
Takes only 30 minutes to make: When you need a quick and healthy dinner recipe, this is the recipe for you. Minimal prep and cooked in under 30 minutes, you’ll have a healthy dinner on the table in no time.
Smothered in a coconut and lime sauce: The stand out flavors for this dinner recipe come from the coconut and lime sauce. The tasty sauce not only coats your chicken but also adds delicious flavor to any rice or noodles that you add this chicken to.
High protein and low carb: This high protein low carb dinner idea has over 30 grams of protein per serving and only 5 grams of carbohydrates.
Family friendly: With a creamy coconut milk base and some zest from lime juice, the sauce is full of family friendly flavors that everyone will love. Extra points with toddlers if you serve this dinner with rice!

This easy dinner recipe is a hit in my home and will be one I think your entire family will love as well.

Does lime and coconut go together?

While they may feel like an odd combination initially, trust me that these two ingredients are a perfect match. Lime and coconut are two of my favorite flavors to use in recipes when I want to give a dish a tropical and bright flavor without needing to add alot of ingredients.

The zesty, acidic flavor of fresh limes (and some lime zest while you are at it) adds the perfect amount of flavor to creamy coconut milk for a balance in flavors that can be used in a variety of recipes. Beyond this coconut lime chicken recipe, here are some other ways to combine lime and coconut:

And more! From breakfast to baked goods to delicious dinner sauces, lime and coconut are two flavors that you will learn to love pairing together.

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How To Make The One-Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

Ingredients:

Chicken breast: Chopped against the grain to reduce cooking time and allow your chicken to fully simmer in the sauce. Chicken thighs would also work for this recipe but may require some adjustment to cooking time!
Canned unsweetened coconut milk: You can use lite coconut milk if you want a lower calorie sauce but your sauce won’t be quite as thick as if you used one that was full fat.
Lime: Fresh lime juice and lime zest add the perfect amount of fresh flavor to your creamy coconut milk.
.Cilantro: Cilantro is the other star flavor of this recipe.
Soy sauce: I recommend using low sodium soy sauce to lower the sodium content.
Sriracha: A little bit of sriracha adds the perfect amount of flavor to this creamy sauce without making it too spicy for a family. If you want to skip the sriracha, then I would recommend adding basic seasonings like salt and pepper or at minimum black pepper to round out the flavors.
Shallot: Finely diced and sautéed until aromatic.
Minced ginger: Ginger adds a little bit of a spice and a lot of flavor to this sauce. Add it to taste, but start small as it can get spicy very quickly!
Optional: If you want to add a little bit of sweetness to your coconut lime sauce then you can add in 1 tbsp brown sugar.

Instructions:

Step 1

Slice your chicken breast into evenly sized, 1 to 2 inch cubes. Season your chicken cubes with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add oil off to choice to a large skillet and warm over medium high heat for 5 minutes then add in your chicken. Cook your chicken until fully cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side or 15 minutes total) then remove from the skillet and set aside.

LTN Tip- Identify the grain of your chicken and slice against it for more tender chicken bites!

Step 2

Add your diced shallot, ginger paste, unsweetened coconut milk, soy sauce, sriracha, lime, lime zest, and finely diced cilantro to the same skillet and bring the sauce to a simmer (about 5 minutes)

Step 3

Reduce to low/medium heat, add back in your cooked chicken, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow your sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 4

Garnish your one pan coconut lime chicken with cilantro and lime and enjoy as is or serve with cooked jasmine rice for a family dinner idea. Enjoy!

What To Serve with Coconut Lime Chicken:

This easy one pot coconut lime chicken is one of my favorite recipes for busy weeknights. It’s delicious on its own or can be served with other flavors like:

Cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles: I recommend pairing your creamy coconut lime chicken with cooked rice or noodles to create more of a bowl.
Spicy cucumbers: If you want to add some additional vegetables to this dinner then I would add these easy spicy cucumbers!
Steamed vegetables: Classic steamed stir fry vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, water chestnuts, and sugar snap peas would pair perfectly with this chicken.

And more! Tag me on instagram with any fun ideas or pairings that you come up with!

Recipe FAQ:

How many grams of protein are in this recipe?
1. This coconut lime chicken has over 30 grams of protein per serving.
Can I make the coconut and lime sauce sweeter?
1. Absolutely! If you want a little bit of a sweeter sauce for your chicken then I would add in 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to your sauce.
How long can I store this coconut lime chicken?
1. This recipe is meal prep friendly and can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Other one pot dinner recipes you will love:

Looking for other one pot recipe ideas? I have a few on my blog that I think you will love:

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One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken