Description
This Viral Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken Bowl is a tropical-inspired meal featuring juicy chicken in a silky coconut-lime sauce, served over rice or quinoa with fresh toppings. It’s creamy, tangy, and irresistibly good.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (for serving)
- Toppings: sliced avocado, red onion, cilantro, cucumber, chili flakes, toasted coconut, lime wedges
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, and honey/maple syrup (if using). Stir and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer another 2–3 minutes.
- Slice chicken and serve in bowls over rice or quinoa. Spoon sauce on top and add desired toppings.
Notes
- Use shrimp or tofu for a variation.
- Add veggies like steamed broccoli, carrots, or spinach to bulk it up.
- Mix in sriracha or Thai chili paste for heat.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture.
- Make ahead and reheat for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
