1 serving of coconut lime chicken contains 235 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 6% carbs, 48% fat, and 46% protein. This is a good source of protein (48% of your Daily Value), potassium (11% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b6 (74% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
Coconut oil 1 tbsp or 14g
Crushed red pepper flakes ½ tsp or 0.2g
Directions
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion until softened. Add the chopped chili pepper and sauté for another couple of minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, lime juice, fresh chopped cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer again for another 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for another 5-10 minutes until fully cooked through to 165°F.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of coconut lime chicken (234g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 235 | |
| Fats | 13g | 16% |
| Saturated fats | 9g | 45% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3g | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 27g | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 4μg | |
| Beta carotene | 83μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 98mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 16% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 18μg | 4% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 11mg | 71% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 40% |
| Retinol | 8μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 26μg | 48% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A IU | 175IU | |
| Vitamin A | 15μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D IU | 1IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4μg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 9% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0.4g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 9g | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.3g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 2g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.3g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |









