Description
A zesty and creamy chicken dish made with coconut milk, lime, and broccoli. Perfect for a healthy, one-pan weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 limes (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for a few minutes until just tender.
- Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, and honey (if using). Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For added heat, include red pepper flakes or sliced chili.
- Swap chicken with tofu or shrimp as a protein alternative.
- Serve with jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
- Extra vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas can be added.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg