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One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-07-29 |15 Comments
One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken
Photo of One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken - finished dish

One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

This One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken recipe is bursting with flavor, easy to make, and ready in just 45 minutes—perfect for quick, delicious weeknight dinners!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat chicken thighs dry, then season on all sides with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and sear 3–4 minutes per side, until golden. Remove to a plate.
  3. 3
    Lower heat to medium. Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add coconut milk, chicken broth, honey, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir well, scraping up any brown bits.
  5. 5
    Return chicken and juices to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, 15–18 minutes, turning once, until cooked through and sauce has thickened.
  6. 6
    Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

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