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Vibrant plated coconut lime chicken featuring golden-brown tender chicken breasts topped with fresh lime slices, shredded coconut, and garnished with chopped cilantro against a colorful summery background.

Tropical Coconut Lime Chicken for Summer

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A tropical-inspired crockpot chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a coconut lime sauce, garnished with fresh lime, shredded coconut, and cilantro.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 limes, juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken.
  4. Cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is tender.
  5. Garnish with shredded coconut and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lime for a more vibrant flavor. Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Tropical
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg