Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken & seasoning:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1” pieces
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil

Coconut lime sauce:

1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk (you love creamy textures!)
Zest and juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup juice—you love lime!)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp red curry paste (optional for depth)
1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian—you love umami!)
1 tsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly)

Vegetables (optional but recommended):

1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snap peas or broccoli florets
½ red onion, sliced

Garnish:

Fresh cilantro or Thai basil
Thinly sliced lime rounds
Toasted coconut flakes (you love coconut!)

Instructions

1. Sear chicken:

Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté aromatics:

In same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and curry paste (if using); cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Simmer sauce:

Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and honey; bring to gentle simmer.
Add bell pepper, snap peas, and onion; cook 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
Return chicken to skillet; simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through (165°F).

4. Finish & serve:

Stir in lime zest and juice. Garnish with cilantro, lime rounds, and toasted coconut. Serve over:
→ Cauliflower rice (low-carb—you love this!)
→ Zucchini noodles
→ Jasmine rice (classic)

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use full-fat coconut milk—light versions lack creaminess.
✅ Add lime juice LAST—heat dulls its brightness. Stir in off-heat.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use low-sodium soy sauce instead of fish sauce
→ Boost flavor with extra lime zest, ginger, and garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to sauce for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: ~8g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Skip grains entirely
→ Increase non-starchy veggies (zucchini, mushrooms)
→ Use keto-friendly sweetener (monk fruit blend)
→ Net carbs drop to ~5g/serving
✅ Extra richness: Swirl 1 tbsp butter into sauce at the end (you love buttery richness!).
✅ Make ahead: Sauce base keeps 3 days refrigerated. Reheat gently; add freshly cooked chicken.

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