Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 chicken breasts)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the Sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- Juice of 2 limes, divided
For Garnish
- Green onion, chopped
- Extra cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the chicken.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the coconut oil and olive oil. In a small bowl, mix the flour and chopped cilantro together. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, coating both sides, and place directly into the hot skillet. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. When almost done, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken is searing, combine coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, and the juice of 1 lime in a bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Bake the Chicken: Remove the skillet from the heat. Pour the coconut milk mixture evenly over the chicken. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Finish & Garnish: Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven. Drizzle the juice of the remaining lime over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, extra chopped cilantro, and green onion. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts are estimated per serving and may vary depending on exact ingredients and method.
- Adjust cook times depending on thickness of the chicken breasts for accurate results.
- To serve more people, slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise for 8 smaller portions.
- For a gluten-free or Paleo version, substitute arrowroot starch for all-purpose flour.
- To make this recipe Whole30 compliant, use arrowroot starch and omit the sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical, American
- Diet: Dairy Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 8 oz.)
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 416 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 51 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg