Coconut Lime Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts broken into 4 portions
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1 cup organic chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk from a can

Directions

  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper
  • Melt coconut oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on each side. Remove chicken from skillet and place on a plate.
  • Add onion to same skillet and saute until soft, but not brown. Add chicken stock, lime juice, cilantro and chili flakes.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Let simmer for five minutes to reduce down.  Sauce should begin to thicken.
  • Add chicken back to skillet.  Cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through.
  • Serve over your choice of rice or cauliflower rice (for dieters)

Additional Notes

This recipe is part of the "One Recipe a Week Challenge."  Originally posted by A Saucy Kitchen.

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