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Coconut Lime Chicken (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

I really love Thai food and it always feels like comfort food to me! This Paleo and Whole30 friendly coconut lime chicken is so flavorful, fresh and satisfying!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 502 kcal
Author Justin + Erica Winn | Real Simple Good

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.

  4. Once hot, add the chicken to the pan (you may have to cook the chicken in 2 batches depending on the size of your pan). Cook, without disturbing for 3-4 minutes, until a nice brown crust has formed. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the chicken is mostly cooked through.

  5. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Lower the heat to medium.
  6. Add more oil if needed and add the garlic and shallot to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.

  7. Add chicken stock, coconut milk, lime juice, ginger and cilantro to the pan. Stir to mix, scraping up any browned bits remaining in the pan from when you cooked your chicken.

  8. Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet with the sauce. Cover and turn heat down to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  9. Serve with vegetables, potatoes, rice or cauli rice. Spoon some sauce over everything for serving. Sprinkle with cilantro and garnish with lime slices (optional).

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Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet. See our full nutrition information disclosure here. 

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Lime Chicken (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Protein 50g100%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.