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Lime Chicken Tenders

Lime Coconut Chicken Tenders

Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1½ teaspoons honey
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 1½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl create the marinade by mixing together coconut milk, honey, lime zest and juice, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  • Place chicken strips in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish or ziplock bag and pour marinade over chicken, covering all.
  • Cover dish and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove chicken from dish and discard the marinade.
  • Heat evoo in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté chicken strips for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add peppers and onion and sauté for 7 to 10 minutes until lightly golden brown. Add chicken back to the pan and toss with vegetables. Serve immediately.