Coconut Lime Chicken
/Try making this Coconut Lime Chicken for your next dinner option! Chicken serves as an excellent source of protein and supports healthy bones. Coconuts offer an extensive list of benefits including boosting brain health, supporting healthy digestion, lowering bad cholesterol, and providing your body with a beneficial amount of antioxidants. Limes will add a boost of flavor to this recipe, while also providing you with a rich source of Vitamin C. They also help prevent the development of kidney stones and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Incorporating ginger into your diet will help reduce both constipation and chronic pain. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Six chicken cutlets
1 tsp ground paprika
½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 tsp peeled ginger
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
1 tbsp maple syrup
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions:
1) Coat the chicken with paprika, pepper, and 1 tsp of the sea salt.
2) Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3) Once coconut oil is melted, cook each side of the chicken cutlets until golden brown and fully cooked through. Once all cutlets are cooked, transfer them to a dish with a lid to keep warm.
4) Over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 1 tbsp of coconut oil in the same large skillet. Cook the chopped white onion for about 5 minutes or until tender.
5) Toss in the ginger and garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
6) Add in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir frequently and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the chopped tomato has softened.
7) Pour in the coconut milk and maple syrup. Add in the remaining 1 tsp of sea salt. Bring mixture to a boil.
8) Transfer the chicken cutlets into the skillet while the mixture is still boiling and cook for an additional 2 minutes or so.
9) Remove from heat and top with chopped basil and lime juice.
10) Allow to cool before serving and enjoy!