Craving something bright and tropical for dinner? This Coconut Lime Chicken is tender, zesty, and rich with a creamy coconut twist—perfect for shaking up your usual chicken routine!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (13 2/3 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest, or to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespon chopped fresh cilantro, or as needed
• lime wedges
• toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 6–7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, combine coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
4. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly, about 10–15 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Image source: Allrecipes

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