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Coconut Lime Chicken and Broccoli

Coconut Lime Chicken and Broccoli

With this Coconut Lime Chicken and Broccoli recipe, your kitchen will fill with the fresh aroma of lime, coconut, and ginger, promising a delicious and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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Coconut Lime Sauce Ingredients:

1 ¾ cups (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk

½ cup chicken stock

2 to 4 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 stalk lemongrass, peeled and grated (optional)

Stir-Fry Ingredients:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces

Fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups broccoli florets

Toppings: chopped cilantro, optional sliced Thai bird chiles

Instructions

  • Make the Coconut Lime Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chicken stock, lime juice, honey, cornstarch, ginger, and lemongrass until smooth. Set aside.

  • Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Transfer to a clean plate.

  • Start the Sauce: Add remaining olive oil to the pan. Stir in white scallion parts and garlic. Cook 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Pour in the coconut-lime mixture and whisk. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  • Add the Broccoli: Stir broccoli into the simmering sauce. Toss for 1–2 minutes until coated and tender-crisp.

  • Combine Everything: Return chicken to the pan. Toss gently until the chicken and broccoli are fully coated with sauce. Remove from heat.

  • Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add more lime juice, honey, or salt if needed.

  • Serve Warm: Garnish with cilantro, green scallion parts, and chiles. Serve over rice or noodles.

  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes