01/01/2026
Are you looking to start off the New Year with some healthier goals? If one of those goals is eating healthier, let this recipe be one of your new favorites!
I made this last night for a tropical themed New Year’s Eve party. It was a hit! Super easy to make, very anti-inflammatory, and delicious!
I did make two modifications: no brown sugar and I added 1 teaspoon of turmeric when seasoning the chicken.
For a side to the dish, I made cilantro lime rice.
I hope you get this recipe a try! Let me know if you do!
ONE-PAN COCONUT-LIME CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS ��6 chicken cutlets��1 tsp. sweet paprika��1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper��1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided��2 Tbsp. coconut oil or vegetable oil, divided��1 small yellow onion, finely chopped��1 small jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, finely chopped��3 garlic cloves, finely chopped��4 tsp. finely chopped peeled ginger��2 large, ripe beefsteak tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped (about 2 cups)��1 Tbsp. tomato paste��1 can unsweetened coconut milk��1 Tbsp. light brown sugar (optional)��1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
�1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Directions
Step 1�Season chicken all over with paprika, pepper, and 1 tsp. salt. In a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Working in batches, cook chicken, turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides and just about cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Step 2�In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender and just turning golden, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeño, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant and light golden, about 1 minute more. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato is softened and paste is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes more.
Step 3�Add milk, brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp. salt and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Nestle chicken into skillet and return to a boil. Boil until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute more; season with salt, if needed.
Step 4�Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Enjoy!
