Coconut Chicken with Lemon

Mara Alpizar
Recipes with chicken are a must in Mexican cuisine, as chicken breasts, thighs, and legs can be prepared in all kinds of very Mexican stews. However, you can also use this protein to make a good chicken curry with coconut milk or some other international dish.We decided to give a twist to the usual recipes and created this coconut chicken with lemon for lunch or dinner. The best part is that it is made with easily accessible ingredients, so feel free to incorporate new recipes into your family meals!Fun fact: Experts say that the origin of coconut, a tropical fruit that enchants us with its flavor, is still unknown, as it is found all over the world. On the other hand, it contains vitamin C, B1, and B2, as well as minerals such as iron, potassium, and calcium.Click to see more chicken recipes!
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Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 3 tablespoons clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cups cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cups lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut extract
  • salad
  • rice
Preparation
15 mins
10 mins
Low
  • Mix the garlic cloves, ginger, cilantro, and lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt the coconut oil in a skillet, add the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth, coconut extract, and the lemon-garlic mixture, cook for 3 minutes, and add the chicken breasts. Cook the stew for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the coconut chicken with lemon alongside salad and rice.

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