Coconut, Lime + Cilantro Chicken

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Coconut + Lime Creamy Chicken

Author: Lauren Nicholsen

Prep time: 10 HourCook time: 30 HourInactive time: 40 HourTotal time: 80 Hour

Indulge in this delicious creamy cilantro, lime + coconut chicken over rice, pasta or on its own.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breast
• 4 Green Onion (Scallions), diced 
• 4 cloves of Garlic (chopped)
• 1 Lime (juice)
• 1 tablespoon of fresh Lime zest
• 1 cup of Cilantro
• 1 (14oz) can of Coconut Milk
• 1 (8oz) can of Coconut cream
• 1/4th cup of Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons of Butter
• 1/2 cup of Chicken Stock 
• 2 tablespoons of Honey (or agave syrup)
• 1/2 tablespoon of Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 cup of parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper 

Instructions

1. Clean chicken breasts and place in a 1 gallon zip lock bag. Using the flat side of a mallet, tenderize the chicken until thin. Place on a plate, season with salt and pepper. 
2. In a large pan (or dutch oven), add butter and heat to medium/high heat. Add chicken and sear on both sides for about  3 minutes each. Remove chicken and set aside. 
3. In the same pan, add a little chicken stock, using a whisk, scrap up the cooked on brown bits. Add 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil, green onions and garlic. Cook down for about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining chicken stock, lime juice and honey. Simmer for about 4 minutes as the mixture cooks down and concentrates. 
4. Stir in coconut milk and cream. Add lime zest and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened. 
5. Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce. Using a spoon, taste, add salt and pepper to taste. 
6. Top the chicken with cilantro and parmesan cheese. Serve over a bed of coconut rice, pasta or salad! Enjoy!

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