Thai Coconut Lime Chicken | How to make Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

Marinate chicken breast pieces in salt, white pepper, and olive oil.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped onion; sauté until softened.

Stir in coconut milk and chili flakes, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce until cooked through.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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