Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken (2024)

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March 15, 2019 by Danelle 32 Comments

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CREAMY COCONUT LIME CHICKEN — Chicken breasts are simmered in a slightly spicy coconut milk based sauce in this quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

There’s nothing I love more than an easy weeknight chicken dinner recipe, and thisCreamy Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful new favorite at my house!

My kids and I are big fans of coconut milk based curry dishes, so I was pretty sure this would be a hit. I was not disappointed.

And since it’s not actually a curry dish, my husband loved it too!

Tried this recipe today – and like a previous poster, used coconut cream instead of coconut milk…..it was delicious!! Thank you! ~ Tanz

The creamy sauce gets a kick from red pepper flakes and a splash of lime juice, and if we’re being honest, the sauce is my favorite thing about this dish.

You’ll definitely want to serve this dish with a side of your favorite rice or some homemade Indian Naan Bread. Either one is a perfect accompaniment to the tender chicken and creamy, delicious sauce!

Did I mention the sauce was my favorite part?

Best of all, this chicken is so quick and easy to get on the table. The hardest part is remembering to thaw your chicken breasts ahead of time. At least it is for me……

But once that’s done, you can have this chicken ready to go in less than 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for those crazy busy weeknights when you still want to serve a home cooked meal.

I added a diced red pepper to the recipe, but there’s not reason you couldn’t add even more veggies for a complete meal. Diced carrots, jalapeno (if you like even more spice), broccoli and mushrooms would all be wonderful additions.

We loved this Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken so much, I’ve started stocking coconut milk in my pantry so I can whip it up at a moments notice.

If you’re looking for a flavorful, exciting new way to serve chicken, you’ve got to give this recipe a try ASAP!

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Here’s what you’ll need to make Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken

Chicken
Olive oil
Spices: salt and pepper, red chili flakes, turmeric
Produce: onion, garlic, red pepper, limes, fresh cilantro
Chicken stock
Cornstarch
Coconut milk
Cream

Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken

Chicken breasts are simmered in a slightly spicy coconut milk based sauce in this quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

4.46 from 704 votes

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 -6 servings

Calories: 453kcal

Author: Danelle

Ingredients

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 red bell pepper diced
2-3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 13.6 oz. can coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and mostly cooked through. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock and cornstarch. Add to the skillet, along with the red chili flakes and turmeric. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for another 3-5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and cream, then return the chicken to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked through. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

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Melissa Griffiths
March 19, 2019 at 12:24 pm
This sounds so so so good! Putting it on my list.
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Millie Brinkley
March 19, 2019 at 6:43 pm
This looks incredible. I can’t wait to make it…with extra sauce.
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Rose Mary George
March 20, 2019 at 6:55 pm
This looks incredibly delicious!
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Garden Mama
October 08, 2019 at 5:20 pm
Made this with a few tweaks (coconut cream in place of coconut milk and cream), added roasted cauliflower and served over farro. So yummy and easy!!!
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- melissa pickrom
  October 11, 2021 at 8:01 pm
  How much coconut cream did you use in place of the coconut milk and heavy cream?
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Tanz
October 10, 2019 at 4:20 pm
Tried this recipe today – and like a previous poster, used coconut cream instead of coconut milk/cream, juice from 1/2 a lemon and chilli powder instead. It was delicious!! Thank you!
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Kellie
December 09, 2019 at 3:22 pm
Could this recipe be converted to be cooked in a slow cooker?
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Amanda
February 01, 2020 at 10:49 am
What would be a good side for this?
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- Danelle
  February 01, 2020 at 12:02 pm
  I usually serve it with some kind of rice, but pasta would be good too.
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- Lala
  June 19, 2021 at 9:37 pm
  Sweet potatoes is a good side to with this.
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Amanda
February 04, 2020 at 9:20 pm
Served this with roasted green beans and the sauce was surprisingly delicious with them!
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Rochelle
March 09, 2020 at 7:33 pm
Made this last night using thigh fillets, served on Jasmin rice with bread. Was a hit in our house, thank you. Will defiantly be adding to our rotation
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Donna
April 15, 2020 at 2:24 am
I made this for something different tonight. It was amazingly good! So creamy and tasty
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Catherine
May 06, 2020 at 6:33 am
Absolutely delicious!
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Lesley McDowell
June 25, 2020 at 3:56 am
Is it possible to cook beforehand (couple of hours) and reheat in the oven? Sounds absolutely delicious!
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Lesley McDowell
June 25, 2020 at 4:00 am
Is it possible to cook this beforehand (say two hours) and reheat in the oven? Sounds absolutely delicious!
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- Danelle
  June 25, 2020 at 10:39 am
  You could, but the chicken might be a little dry.
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Ron Svetgoff
August 01, 2020 at 11:03 pm
I have made this twice and it is delicious. 9 carbs so Keto friendly. I serve with Broccoli. Great recipe, Thank you Danelle.
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- SherrillGrawrock
  June 09, 2021 at 8:10 am
  I was thinking keeping keto and serving over riced cauliflower!
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Terri Filice
January 24, 2021 at 7:48 pm
Made this recipe tonight and it was wonderful! Definitely a keeper.
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melissa pickrom
October 11, 2021 at 8:01 pm
How much coconut cream did you use in place of the coconut milk and heavy cream?
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Paula
November 15, 2021 at 4:27 am
Definitely a hit in our home! Made this tonight for the first time however instead of coconut milk I used a can of coconut cream. I also still put in the heavy cream which I’ll try it without next time although it came delicious with it. I also used tenderloins instead.
Big thumbs up
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Val Melville
June 13, 2022 at 7:34 pm
Could you please give recipe for this dish to be cooked in slow cooker. It sounds lovely.
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Estelle
October 12, 2022 at 3:04 pm
Can you make this on a slow cooker
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Karen
January 19, 2023 at 4:53 pm
Made this last night and my husband and I loved it! Served over brown rice.
I added some chopped sweet grape tomatoes and some chopped fresh spinach, because that’s what I wanted to use up, and it was delish.
Even had some reheated today and was today and was just as good!
Thanks for a keeper recipe!
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Cricket
February 15, 2023 at 5:26 am
This recipe looks similar to a fish dish I had in Roaton. Honduras. It hah Sliced peppers and onions over fish with coconut cream and lime. They served it with sauted chayote.. I always wanted to make it and I will try it with this recipe.
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Keli
February 27, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Made this tonight and it was actually pretty bland, even with a chopped jalapeño added in. It also doesn’t taste like coconut or lime which was sad . I feel like with a few tweaks though it would be .
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Michelle Maffey
March 04, 2023 at 7:56 am
this is so good and i added lime kafir leaves which makes it even more delicious.
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Megan H
March 25, 2023 at 9:00 pm
I’ve made this recipe twice and it’ll be on rotation moving forward! I serve with rice and I put use peppers, broccoli and cauliflower.
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September
June 10, 2023 at 11:00 am
Found this recipe a few months ago. It has become hands down one of my favorite chicken dishes. I make it nearly every week now. Thank you!!!
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MB
August 06, 2023 at 4:48 pm
Delicious! I actually used boneless pork chops. I omitted the cream and added water instead and added a bit more cornstarch. I also added mushrooms to the peppers and onion. My family absolutely loved this! I served with a rice medley and fresh green beans. I’ll be making this again. I need to try it it with chicken.
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Pam
March 19, 2024 at 5:17 pm
This recipe was very delicious. I added a bit more turmeric and garlic powder because we like spices. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli/cauliflower. Can’t wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow.
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