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    Coconut Lime Chicken

    Sep 10, 2021 ·

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    Super easy, this one pan meal is a family favorite. This macro-friendly bowl of coconut lime chicken is comfort food. Creamy, satisfying and full of healthy fats. It feels like an indulgence. So delicious and easy to manipulate macros by swapping out the bases. Coconut milk - I mean who wouldn't love it!

    Super easy, this meal is a family favorite. This coconut lime chicken bowl is comfort food. Creamy, satisfying and full of healthy fats. this for later

    Having tasty but easy to prepare meals on rotation for busy weeknights is key when you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Bowl eating is perfect for families because everyone can make their bowl just as they like it. Don't forget to make it fit your macros by choosing rice, potatoes, vegetables, or cauliflower rice.

    Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

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    Coconut Lime Chicken


    • Total Time: 17 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Description

    Oh so decadent, but macro friendly with it's fit fats. Comfort food in a bowl! One pan meal, makes kitchen clean up a breeze.


    Ingredients

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    • 3-4 chicken breasts (1lb)
    • 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat)
    • 2 limes (juiced)
    • 1 onion
    • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
    • 2 tbsp avocado oil (divided)
    • ¼ cup chicken broth
    • 2 tsp minced garlic

    Instructions

    1. Use meat tenderizer to flatten chicken breasts sothey are even thickness. Heat 1 tablespoonavocado oil in skillet over medium heat. Seasonthe chicken breast with salt and pepper, then cook 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
    2. Remove chicken from pan, set aside on plate. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to pan and cook onions until translucent. Add in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    3. Add coconut milk, lime juice, and chicken broth to pan and stir.
    4. Return chicken breasts to the pan, cover and simmer on low heat about 5 minutes until chicken is done.
    5. Serve with rice, potatoes, vegetables, or cauliflower rice.

    Notes

    Search MFP for “Fat Loss Mama Coconut Lime Chicken”

     

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 355
    • Fat: 21
    • Carbohydrates: 8
    • Protein: 21

    Keywords: low carb, low carb mexican, one pan meals

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