Lime Coconut Chicken

5 from 2 votes

This Lime Coconut chicken is an easy one-pan, Thai-style dish that is super creamy and flavorful and will be ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Servings: Servings

Calories: 474kcal

Author: Radwa

Use a paper towel to dry the chicken, and then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
5 chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes on each side until golden.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Now, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil and onion, and cook, until softened.
1 large red onion
Add ginger, chilli, garlic and chilli flake and cook for a minute. Stir in coconut milk and chicken stock.
1 red chilli, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon ginger, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup chicken stock, 1 cup coconut milk
In a small bowl, mix lime juice and cornflour until smooth, then pour into the pan and stir.
2 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoon lime juice
Now, simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return the chicken to the pan and add the bok choy; cook for about 1-2 minutes more until the bok choy is tender.
3 bunches bok choy
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.
1 tablespoon cilantro

Wipe down your pan after you have cooked your chicken to remove any black or brown bits.