Coconut-Lime Chicken

Bell Pepper Rice
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 (13.5-oz) can coconut milk
  • ¼ cup Asian sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done. Remove from skillet.
  2. Add onions and 1 Tbsp oil to skillet; cook 1 minute. Add coconut milk, chili sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce to skillet; reduce heat to medium, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened.
  3. Return chicken to skillet, turning to coat. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 (3.5-oz) pouches boil-in-bag jasmine rice
  • 2 red or yellow bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bell peppers and onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until browned and tender. Stir in rice, basil, and salt.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
293
236
529
Fat (g) 13 5 18
Sat. Fat (g) 4 1 5
Protein (g) 23 4 27
Carb (g) 19 43 62
Fiber (g) 0 1 1
Sodium (mg) 414 196 610

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