Lime-Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Lime-Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 large scallions, thinly sliced; 3/4 pound watercress, stems trimmed, finely chopped and reserved; One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large scallions, thinly sliced
3/4 pound watercress, stems trimmed, finely chopped and reserved
One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

1
In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the oil with 1 teaspoon of the hot sauce, the soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar.
2
Add the chicken and toss to coat.
3
Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
4
Heat a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat.
5
Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
7
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in the skillet.
8
Add the scallions and watercress stems and cook until crisp-tender and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Add the watercress leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Transfer the watercress to the plate with the chicken.
11
Add the coconut milk, lime juice, remaining 2 teaspoons of hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to the skillet.
12
Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by one-third, about 5 minutes.
13
Stir the chicken and watercress into the sauce, season with salt and pepper and warm through.
14
Add the cilantro and serve immediately.

229

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Lime-Coconut Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lime-Coconut Chicken

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