Coconut & Lime Chicken
Very easy
Camille C.
Camille C.

Coconut & Lime Chicken

5 minutesPrep time

20 minutesCook time

613 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

White rice (long grain)

70 g

White rice (long grain)

Shallot

1/2

Shallot

Spinach (fresh)

2 handfuls

Spinach (fresh)

Coconut milk

70 ml

Coconut milk

Lime

1/4

Lime

Cilantro (fresh)

optional

1/10 bunch

Cilantro (fresh)

Utensils

Frying pan, Stovetop, Pot (small)

recipe

  • Step 1
    Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package (about 10 minutes in a pot of boiling salted water).
  • Step 2
    In the meantime, remove the outer skin and finely dice the shallot.
  • Step 3
    Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise in order to make it very thin.
  • Step 4
    Once the rice is cooked, drain and set aside.
  • Step 5
    Add a drizzle of olive oil to a pan on high heat. Add the chicken, salt & pepper and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Step 6
    Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Step 7
    In the same pan, add the shallots and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 8
    Lower the heat and add the coconut milk and 50 ml of water per person.
  • Step 9
    Mix and add the chicken back into the pan. Add the spinach.
  • Step 10
    Add the lemon zest and juice and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Step 11
    Serve the rice with the spinach and sliced chicken. Pour the sauce on top and add some fresh cilantro (optional). Enjoy!