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Coconut Lime Skillet Chicken

If you’re on the hunt for a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that can easily elevate your dinner…
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 5 servings

Equipment

  • 12-inch oven-safe skillet
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 5 chicken thighs about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 1 cupchicken stock
  • 1/2 cupcanned coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoonminced fresh ginger
  • 1 pinchred pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoonsfresh lime juice

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Heat a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Melt the butter and let it foam.
  • Add the 5 chicken thighs to the skillet skin-side down. Cook 3–4 minutes, until the skin is browned and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook 2 more minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add 1 cup chicken stock, ½ cup canned coconut cream, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice to the skillet. Whisk over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits, until the mixture is combined and begins to simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, placing the pieces skin-side up. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • If you want extra-crispy skin, switch the oven to broil on high and broil the chicken 1–2 minutes, watching closely, until the skin is golden brown.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and serve the chicken warm.