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Coconut Lime Chicken


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

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 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • 1 onion
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (divided)
  • 1/4 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