Cape Verdean Coconut-Lime Chicken

Tender chicken with a zesty coconut-lime sauce.

Preparation time: 10 Minutes

Cooking time: 20 Minutes

Total duration: 30 Minutes

Calories: 468, Fat: 22g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 46g

This Cape Verdean-inspired dish is a delicious combination of tender chicken, coconut milk, and lime juice. The zesty sauce is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

Chicken coconut milk coconut-lime sauce Cape Verdean Main Course
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short description

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
Add coconut milk, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

detailed description

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes, flipping once.
Add 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 cup of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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