Coconut, Lime and Cilantro Chicken

Name: Coconut, Lime and Cilantro Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Chicken Thighs (skin and bone in); Lime Juice (to taste); Coconut Milk; Lemon Pepper (I use Trader Joe's Grinder); Garlic Salt or Sea Salt; Fresh Ground Pepper; Raw Unsweetened Dried Coconut; Stevia (4 - 5 Packages); Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Cilantro

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 60

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

Chicken Thighs (skin and bone in)Lime Juice (to taste)Coconut MilkLemon Pepper (I use Trader Joe's Grinder)Garlic Salt or Sea SaltFresh Ground PepperRaw Unsweetened Dried CoconutStevia (4 - 5 Packages)Extra Virgin Olive OilCilantro

Directions

Clean Chicken, place between paper towels to dry. Slice Lime(s) into quarters, squeeze over 1 side of the chicken, add all seasonings, sprinkle 1/2 of stevia over the top and pack 1/2 of the raw coconut on each piece. In the meanwhile bring Coconut and Olive oil to heat. Carefully grasp the chicken, turn over in hand and add seasoned side down to pan with oil. Add more lime, seasoning, stevia and coconut to the top. Allow to brown on each side (around 7 minutes each). Once browned add coconut milk and allow to simmer together (uncovered) for the next 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Allow to drain on paper towel and serve hot with sides of your choice.

Serving Size: Makes 6 pieces

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CJHISE01.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 151.6
Total Fat: 11.9 g
Cholesterol: 34.0 mg
Sodium: 274.0 mg
Total Carbs: 3.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 8.7 g

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